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Completely Unnecessary Podcast

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Super Show #6 - Analogue Duo, Intellivision Amico Home, E3 Dead from 2023-12-13T21:05:05

A review of the Analogue Duo, Intellivision Amico Home is a mess, E3 is dead, The Game Awards disappoints, and more!

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Super Show #5 - Sealed Games Crash Update, MCU in Trouble, Atari Buys Digital Eclipse from 2023-11-19T00:49:52

An update on the sealed game market crash, the MCU may be in trouble, Zelda movie announced, Atari acquires Digital Eclipse, and lots more!

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Special #3 - Wata Lawsuit Update, Shark! Shark! Review, Analogue N64 (Live from PRGE) from 2023-10-20T16:49:07

A review of the Intellivision Amico "exclusive" Shark! Shark! and an update on the Wata class-action lawsuit -- recorded live at Portland Retro Gaming Expo. Plus, a bonus segment on th...

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Super Show #4 - Atari 2600+, Starfield, Vaulting Games from 2023-09-06T00:53:17

The Atari 2600+ is debated, Starfield reviews are in, vaulting collectibles is discussed, Super Mario Bros. Wonder thoughts, and more!

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Special #2 - Live at Long Island Retro Gaming Expo from 2023-08-17T21:03

Rumors of the Nintendo Switch successor gain steam, a new scumbag seller offers "polished" NES boxes, and an audience Q&A - recorded LIVE at Long Island Retro Gaming Expo!

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Super Show #3 - Super Rare NES Game Sold, 87% of Games No Longer Available from 2023-07-30T00:47:07

Study reveals 87% of video games are no longer for sale, super rare NES game sold and other auction results, Limited Run Games releases announced, Switch saves a girl's life, and lots more!<...

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Super Show #2 - Crazy Intellivision Amico Update, Analogue Duo, Atari Buys 100 Games from 2023-06-05T00:43:45

A crazy Intellivision Amico update from the CEO and games sold off, Analogue Duo pre-orders open, Zapper used in a robbery, Atari buys rights to over 100 games, and more!

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Super Show #1 - Super Mario Bros. Movie Review, E3 Canceled, Atari Investing from 2023-04-15T22:53:24

Pat and Ian discuss the Super Mario Bros. Movie, E3 gets canceled, an Atari investment opportunity, Pat waxes poetic about the G.I. Joe cartoon, and more!

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Special #1 - Tommy Tallarico 51-Minute Rant Response to Pat and Ian from 2023-04-06T21:23:16

Pat and Ian finally respond to Intellivision CEO Tommy Tallarico's 51-minute rant directed at them from 2019. Check out our sponsors:
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350 - Wata Lawsuit Update and CGC Goes After Wata, Nintendo Direct, Intellivision President Tommy Tallarico Responds to Lawsuit from 2023-02-22T19:37:38

Intellivision President Tommy Tallarico responds to lawsuit against him, Nintendo Direct recap, Wata lawsuit update and sealed games appear on Antiques Roadshow, Petty Pat returns, a special mes...

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349 - Game Collecting Documentary Review, Pat's Face Appears in Nintendo Book, Important Moments in Game Collecting History from 2023-02-08T02:42:13

A review of the Rarity game collecting documentary, important moments in game collecting history, Pat's face appears in a rival's Nintendo book (?!), and much more!

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348 - Intellivision Amico Shills React, Pokemon Yellow Destroyed by Customs, DKOldies Controversy from 2023-01-25T03:24:48

Intellivision Amico shills react to the NES Punk Christmas video, Wata responds to grading counterfeit game, sealed Pokemon Yellow destroyed by customs, DKOldies controversy, and more!

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347 - Intellivision President Sued, Wata Grades Counterfeit Game, Atari VCS Discontinued from 2023-01-11T02:12:09

Intellivision president Tommy Tallarico sued over office furniture, Wata grades counterfeit game, Atari VCS discontinued, Epic Games delists Unreal games, and much more!

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The Best of the #CUPodcast - Volume Two from 2022-12-27T20:51:53

Rude game store customers, part two of Ian's stalker story, the Intellivision Amico "apology," Pat's ghost stories, Atari partners with Denny's, the "Collectionist," and much more!

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346 - Game Collecting Mistakes, Disappointing Christmas Video Games, GameStop Still in Trouble from 2022-12-14T01:33:28

Disappointing Christmas game presents, game collecting mistakes we have made, DCEU in shambles, GameStop's troubling earnings report, and much more!

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345 - Smash Bros. Tournament Drama, Overrated and Underrated Game Controllers, Movie Trailer Roundup from 2022-12-07T01:58:24

Overrated and underrated game controllers, the Smash Bros. tournament drama from the past week, a look at new movie trailers, including Super Mario Bros. and Cocaine Bear, and much more!

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344 - Digital Games Taking Over, Fire-Damaged TurboGrafx Games, Best Expo Deal from 2022-11-30T02:28:09

Analysts think digital games are taking over, an interesting lot of fire-damaged TurboGrafx-16 games, what company deserves the Atari 50 Anniversary Celebration treatment, and more!

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343 - Sonic Creator Arrested, Tommy Tallarico Lies Exposed, Value of Next-Gen Physical Games from 2022-11-23T02:17:26

The many lies of Tommy Tallarico exposed in a huge video, the creator of Sonic arrested, the value of next-gen physical games, "new" NWC cart discovered, and much more!

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342 - Atari 50 Anniversary Celebration, Wii U Turns 10, Mario Middle Finger Tweet from 2022-11-16T04:51:37

A review of Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, looking back at the Wii U at ten years old, Mario controversial middle finger tweet, Wakanda Forever review, and much more with special guest h...

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341 - Sealed Game Prices Continue to Crash, PC Engine Turns 35, Twitter a Mess from 2022-11-09T02:46:01

The PC Engine turns 35, sealed game prices continue to crash, Twitter is a mess, standard vs. daylight savings time, and more!

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340 - Wata Grading More Bootleg Games, Halloween Candy, Grading vs Reselling Games from 2022-11-02T00:36:51

Wata continues to grade and slab bootleg games, is grading or reselling games worse for collecting, Halloween candy discussion, and much more!

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339 - Intellivision Amico Fan vs Ian, NES Games That Should Get a Re-Release from 2022-10-26T00:40:42

An Intellivision Amico fan confronts Ian, NES games that should get a re-release, Will Wright creating an NFT game, and more!

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338 - G4 Shuts Down, PRGE 2022 Recap, UDU Console Kickstarter from 2022-10-19T00:37:17

G4 shuts down operations, a recap of PRGE 2022, UDU console Kickstarter, a SEALED game collector/investor confronts Pat, and more!

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337 - Super Mario Bros. Movie Trailer, Mortal Kombat Turns 30, Chess and Fishing Cheating from 2022-10-12T00:56:08

The first Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer is released, Mortal Kombat turns 30, cheating controversies in chess and competitive fishing, fat bear week, and much more! 

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336 - Google Stadia Dead, What Modern Games Can Learn from Classic Games, Sealed Game Collectors Start to Panic from 2022-10-05T01:20:10

Google Stadia is being shut down, sealed game collectors start to panic, what can modern games learn from games of the past, WWE 2K tattoo lawsuit update, and more!

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335 - Intellivision President Selling Game Collection, Pat Responds to Sealed Game Collectors, Consumer Reports Gaming Chairs from 2022-09-28T01:48:43

Pat responds to sealed game collectors, Consumer Reports tackles gaming chairs, Intellivision president auctions off game collection pieces, YouTuber starting game publishing company, and more!<...

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334 - Game Collector Lies About Pat, Atari Ships Broken Carts, Konami IP Revival from 2022-09-21T02:58:48

A sealed game collector lies and misrepresents Pat, Atari ships cartridges that don't work, Konami plans to revive old IPs, Final Fantasy VII figure NFTs, GTA 6 leaks, and more!

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333 - Nintendo Direct News, Unreleased Atari Game Found and Sold, Intellivision Amico Investors Respond from 2022-09-14T01:27:42

Nintendo Direct news, including the new Legend of Zelda, unreleased Atari 2600 game found and sold, Intellivision Amico investors respond to the latest update, and more!

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332 - ROB on Pawn Stars, Intellivision Amico Games Licensed Out, Retro Game Customer Regret from 2022-09-07T00:18:20

Intellivision Amico games are being licensed out, ROB appears on Pawn Stars, games that retro game store customers regret buying, and much more!

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331 - Super Mario Kart 30th Anniversary, End of Modern Console Gaming, Weird NES Games from 2022-08-31T01:11:33

Super Mario Kart turns 30 years old, it may be the beginning of the end for modern console gaming, weird NES games, Gamescom news, and more!

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330 - Sega Genenis Mini 2 Games Revealed, Sony Sued for $5 Billion, Embracer Group Acquires Limited Run from 2022-08-24T00:45:52

The 60 titles on the Sega Genesis Mini 2 announced, Sony is being sued for $5 billion, Embracer Group acquires Limited Run Games, Gimmick returns, and much more!

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329 - Sealed Video Game Market Crash, Intellivision Amico Fact Book, Live Q&A from 2022-08-17T01:07:08

We look at crashing sealed game prices after the latest Heritage Auction, a deeper dive into the Intellivision Amico "fact book," a live audience Q&A from Long Island Retro Gaming Expo, and ...

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328 - Intellivision Amico Internal Docs Leaked, Pac-Man Movie Announced, Gaming Pandemic Boom Ends from 2022-08-10T01:04:06

A live-action Pac-Man movie announced, Intellivision Amico internal documents leaked, the gaming pandemic boom ends, a review of "Prey," and much more!

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327 - Night Trap NFTs, Analogue Pocket Update, Tommy Tallarico vs Roblox from 2022-08-03T00:42:38

Analogue Pocket gets a big update, Night Trap NFTs for sale on Heritage Auctions, the Tommy Tallarico vs Roblox "oof" sound battle, and much more!

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326 - Comic Con 2022, TMNT Cowabunga Collection News, Vince McMahon Retires from 2022-07-27T00:55:22

Comic Con 2022, MCU news and announcements, TMNT Cowabunga Collection news, Vince McMahon "retires" from WWE, and much more!

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325 - Retro Video Games Waste of Time, Atari Lego Set, Pat's Last Day Job from 2022-07-20T00:08:46

An article says retro video games are a waste of time and money, Atari Lego set announced, Nintendo acquires an animation studio, Pat details how bad his last day job was, and much more!

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324 - GameStop Opens NFT Store, Ubisoft DLC Taken Offline, Intellivision Offices Cleared Out from 2022-07-13T00:52:57

GameStop fires employees and opens their terrible NFT marketplace, Ubisoft DLC to be taken offline, Intellivision offices cleared out, and more!

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323 - New NFT Console Announced, Commodore 64 Kickstarter, Atari 50th Annniversary Celebration from 2022-07-05T01:33:45

A new NFT game console announced, a new Commodore 64 Kickstarter, Atari 50th Anniversary Celebration, EA's dumb tweet about single-player games, and much more!

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322 - Atari Turns 50, Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, Intellivision Amico Trademark Abandoned from 2022-06-29T00:09:18

Atari turns 50 years old, Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, Intellivision Amico trademark abandoned, and much more!

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321 - TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Review, Graded VHS Tapes Take Off, Defending Retro Games Most Dislike from 2022-06-20T23:11:59

We review TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, sealed VHS tapes auction for lots of money, defending retro games most dislike, a quick update on the Wata lawsuit, and much more!

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320 - Intellivision Lacks Money for Amico Refunds, Sega Responds to Sonic Frontiers Criticism, Mini Console That Interests Us from 2022-06-15T00:27:04

Intellivision releases update regarding Amico refunds, Sega responds to Sonic Frontiers criticism, potential mini consoles that interest us, and much more!

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319 - Sega Genesis Mini 2 Announced, Pokemon Ripoff NFT Scam, GameStop Employees Walk Out from 2022-06-08T01:12:24

Sega Genesis Mini 2 announced, a Pokemon ripoff NFT scam, the eventual end of Flea Market Madness, GameStop employees walk out, and more!

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318 - New Evercade System, Counterfeit PC Game Scandal, Elon Musk Destroyed by Gaming Site from 2022-06-01T01:30:48

A new Evercade handheld system announced, counterfeit big box PC game scandal revealed, Elon Musk destroyed by Hard Drive gaming site, and much more!

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317 - GameStop NFT Marketplace Launching Soon, Issues with Game Pass, Favorite Racing Games from 2022-05-25T01:26:44

GameStop NFT marketplace revealed and launching in summer, our favorite racing games, potential issues with Game Pass, and more!

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316 - Playdate Review, Wata Sued in Federal Court, Important Female Game Characters from 2022-05-18T00:24:06

A review of the Playdate handheld, Wata Games sued in federal court, important female characters in video game history, and much more!

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315 - Video Game Hall of Fame Finalists, Dr. Strange Review, Intellivision Amico Enters Scam Territory from 2022-05-11T00:52:09

2022 Video Game Hall of Fame finalists announced, we review Dr. Strange, has Intellivision Amico entered "scam" territory, and much more!

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314 - Wata Grading Modern Games, Retro Gaming Expo Returns, Square Enix Sells Game IPs to Fund NFT Games from 2022-05-04T00:36:13

Wata to begin grading modern games, Square Enix sells game IPs and studios to fund NFT games, the return of Retro Gaming Expo, Intellivision Europe president steps down, and more!

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313 - Top Genesis Games, Wata Lawsuit Update, Sonic Origins from 2022-04-27T01:07:33

The top Sega Genesis games (according to Ian), Wata releases population reports, Wata lawsuit update, Sonic Origins confusion, and much more!

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312 - Wata Games Lawsuit Announced, First Playdate Reviews, Top NES Games from 2022-04-20T01:37:11

An impending lawsuit was announced against Wata Games, the first Playdate reviews are in, the top 25 NES games, Pat returns to the flea market, and much more!

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311 - Intellivision Amico Price Hike, Impressive Game Boy Ports, Nick Arcade from 2022-04-13T00:44:32

The Intellivision Amico gets another price hike, impressive ports on the Game Boy, our issue with Nick Arcade, and more!

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310 - E3 Cancelled, The Last Normal Man on YouTube, Ian Angry About Pinball FX from 2022-04-06T00:55:39

E3 is cancelled for 2022, the "last normal man on YouTube," Ian is angry about Pinball FX update, Gamestop charges people for Intellivision Amico pre-orders, and more!

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309 - Amico Unboxing, PlayStation Plus, Kirby and the Forgotten Land from 2022-03-30T00:35:25

The Intellivision Amico has an "unboxing," details on the new PlayStation Plus service, thoughts on Kirby and the Forgotten Land, what makes a "game collector," and more!

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308 - Hardest Games We've Beaten, Video Game Hall of Fame Finalists, Intellivision Amico Dev Dissolved from 2022-03-23T02:20:27

The hardest video games we have beaten, Video Game Hall of Fame finalists announced, Intellivision Amico developer goes out of business, and more!

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307 - PlayStation Doomed, Cowabunga Collection, Reggie Critical of GameStop from 2022-03-16T01:41:47

TMNT Cowabunga game collection announced, Reggie criticizes GameStop, PlayStation is doomed(?), what has surprised us about the Switch five years in, and more!

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306 - Intellivision Goes Silent, Misfit Games, Bundle for Ukraine from 2022-03-09T01:54:01

Our favorite "misfit" video games, Intellivision goes silent, game Bundle for Ukraine on itch.io, and much more!

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305 - Nintendo Switch Missions and Rewards, Intellivision Amico Crowdfunding Ends from 2022-03-02T01:52:43

Nintendo Switch Online gets game missions and rewards, Intellivision Amico crowdfunding ends early, shocking prices at a game convention, and much more!

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304 - Hardest NES Boss Fights, Wii U and 3DS Digital Stores Closing, Sealed Games Found from 2022-02-23T01:31:40

Nintendo is closing the 3DS and Wii U digital stores, hundreds of sealed games found from the 90s, the hardest NES boss fights, Intellivision CFO states the Amico is getting a redesign, and more...

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303 - Intellivision Amico Fallout, Nintendo Direct, Discovering Obscure Game Consoles from 2022-02-16T01:54:55

Intellivision Amico fallout from the past week, Nintendo Direct reaction, how we discovered obscure game consoles, Super Bowl and commercials thoughts, and more!

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302 - Intellivision Amico: New CEO and Running Out of Cash, GameStop NFT Marketplace from 2022-02-09T01:57:06

Tommy Tallarico is out as Intellivision CEO, Intellivision starts a 4th crowdfunding campaign in desperation, GameStop investing $100 million in an NFT marketplace, Bowser going to prison, and m...

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301 - Minecraft NFT Scam, Sony Buying Bungie, Would Nintendo Buy Sega from 2022-02-02T01:47:25

Minecraft NFT scams people for $1.2 million, Sony buying Bungie, would Nintendo buy Sega, first impressions of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and more!

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300 - Retro Gaming Trends, Pokémon FPS Game, #CUPodcast 300 Memories from 2022-01-26T01:14:39

It's the 300th episode! Nintendo goes after Pokémon fan FPS game, retro gaming trends that surprised us, #CUPodcast memories, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 299 - Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard, YouTuber NFTs, Arcade1Up Scammers from 2022-01-19T01:30:46

Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard in a huge deal, illegal YouTuber NFTs, a scammer site for Arcade1Up cabinets, Intellivision statement of facts, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 298 - Video Game Years 10th Anniversary, Switch Tops Wii Sales, Amico Investor Update from 2022-01-12T02:08:57

A look back at The Video Game Years on its 10th birthday, Switch surpasses Wii console sales, Castlevania NFTs, Intellivision Amico investor update, and more!

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#CUPodcast 297 - Goldeneye Returning on Xbox, Ebay Collection Tool, Graded Game Collectors Mistreated from 2022-01-05T02:03:13

Goldeneye may be returning on Xbox, an eBay collection tool could shake up game collecting, graded game collectors being mistreated (?), and more!

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#CUPodcast 296 - Sonic LEGO and Candles, Logan Paul Destroys Game Boys, Pat Plays Amico Game from 2021-12-29T23:43:43

Sonic LEGO set and candles announced, Logan Paul destroys Game Boy Color systems, Pat plays an Intellivision Amico game, what we got for Christmas this year, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 295 - Holiday Gaming Memories with Family, No Way Home Review, Amico Deep Dive Videos from 2021-12-22T01:41:06

Holiday gaming memories with family, Intellivision Amico deep dive gameplay videos, a review of Spider-Man: No Way Home, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 294 - Analogue Pocket Review, NFTs Invade Gaming from 2021-12-15T03:00:14

A review of the Analogue Pocket, NFTs start to invade gaming, worst 8- and 16-bit arcade ports, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 293 - Game Awards Controversy, Wata Breaking the Law, AtariAge Boots Intellivision Amico from 2021-12-08T02:25:06

Controversy with the upcoming Game Awards, AtariAge boots Intellivision Amico discussion, examining if Wata broke the law, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 292 - N64 Polymega Module, Wata NES Population Report, Atari Buying MobyGames from 2021-12-01T01:39:36

Wata releases NES population report, N64 Polymega module announced, Atari to buy MobyGames, Intellivision Amico "in production," and more!

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#CUPodcast 291 - Wii 15th Anniversary, Hardest NES Games, Stolen Assets in Amico Game from 2021-11-24T02:58:27

A look back at the Wii for its 15th anniversary, stolen assets discovered in Intellivision Amico game, Analogue Pocket shipping in Dec., the hardest NES games, and more!

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#CUPodcast 290 - GTA Remaster Trilogy Backlash, Atari XP Carts, Zelda Game & Watch Review from 2021-11-17T02:04:17

The GTA remastered trilogy has major issues, Atari XP carts announced, Zelda Game & Watch review, a deep dive into the Intellivision Amico controller, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 289 - 8-Bit Christmas Trailer, Bootleg NES Classic Sold by Newspaper, Intellivision RFID Update from 2021-11-10T01:44:24

A look at the 8-Bit Christmas movie trailer, bootleg NES Classic consoles sold by a newspaper, Intellivision RFID update, can Wata be redeemed (?), and more!

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#CUPodcast 288 - Greatest Video Game Consoles, Insane Game Auction Results, Intellivision Amico Excitement from 2021-11-03T01:03:48

The top 10 greatest game consoles of all time, more insane game auction results, Intellivision Amico excitement (?), and more!

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#CUPodcast 287 - N64 Switch Online Game Issues, Intellivision Amico Physical Product Details from 2021-10-27T00:52:25

N64 game issues on Switch Online Expansion Pack, Intellivision Amico physical product RFID details, why we cover nostalgia-bait game projects, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 286 - Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Pricing, Analogue OS, Xbox Fridge from 2021-10-20T00:33:17

Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack details and pricing, Analogue OS announced, Xbox fridge for sale, games you'd rather watch than play, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 285 - Intellivision Amico Physical Media Revealed, Worst NES Games, State of Retro Game Collecting 2021 from 2021-10-13T01:01:11

The Intellivision Amico "physical media" is revealed, the worst NES games discussed, the state of retro game collecting in 2021, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 284 - Atari Recharging the Brand, Video Game Characters You Identify With, Amico Investment Update from 2021-10-06T01:02:40

Atari is recharging their brand with new game releases, video game characters you identify with, Amico investment/production update, a Scumbag Seller of the Week, and more!

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#CUPodcast 283 - Nintendo Direct and Switch Online News, Ian Leaves the Game Store, Ethics in Retro Gaming from 2021-09-29T00:28:05

Nintendo Direct news and N64 games headed to Switch Online, Ian leaves the game store after 15 years, ethics in getting retro game deals, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 282 - Super Mario 64 Price Plummets, Disney Classic Games Rerelease, Intellivision Amico Car Crash from 2021-09-22T00:32:16

Sealed Super Mario 64 price plummets, Disney Classic Games rerelease, bad game console variants, Intellivision Amico "giant car crash" article, and more!

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#CUPodcast 281 - Intellivision Amico Boomers Event, Wata Damages Pokémon Game, GameCube Turns 20 from 2021-09-15T01:19:29

The Intellivision Amico event at Boomers, the GameCube turns 20, Wata damages a Pokémon game they grade, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 280 - Retro Gaming Market Manipulation, Wata Owner Responds to Controversy, Summertime Gaming Memories from 2021-09-08T00:40:11

Wata owner and game seller responds to controversy, the existence of retro gaming market manipulation, summertime video game memories, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 279 - Wata Graded Games Scandal Blows Up, Bad Games with Good Ideas, Amico Roadshow and Tour from 2021-09-01T01:15:16

The Wata graded games scandal blows up, bad games with good ideas, Intellivision Amico roadshow announced, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 278 - Graded Video Game Market Exposed, Intellivision Seeks More Funding, SNES vs Genesis Games from 2021-08-25T01:06:50

The shady graded video game market exposed, Intellivision seeks more Amico funding, SNES vs Genesis game versions, Frogger game show revealed, and more!

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#CUPodcast 277 - Your Games Worth MILLIONS, Intellivision Amico NFTs, Amiga Mini from 2021-08-18T00:32:53

Your games could be worth "millions" according to a CNN article, Intellivision Amico games will be NFTs(?!), Amiga Mini announced, Sega Master System third-party "What if?", and much more!

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#CUPodcast 276 - $2 Million Super Mario Bros., Intellivision Amico Third Delay, Soulja Boy Handheld from 2021-08-12T01:01:29

A record-breaking $2 million sale of Super Mario Bros., Intellivision Amico gets delayed for the third time, Pac-Man brunch toys, Soulja Boy handheld, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 275 - Polymega Update, Ebay Harasses Couple, Intellivision Amico "Physical Products" Produced from 2021-08-04T00:36:58

The Polymega retro console may be releasing soon, eBay harasses and stalks couple, Intellivision Amico "physical products" produced, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 274 - Activision Blizzard Massive Lawsuit, Intellivision Amico Cornhole Issues, MOTU Netflix from 2021-07-28T00:08:39

Activision Blizzard sued for sexual discrimination and harassment, Intellivision Amico Cornhole issues, MOTU Netflix show, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 273 - Steam Deck Revealed, Sega Sued for Key Master, Wata Acquired by Collectors Universe from 2021-07-21T00:28:22

The Steam Deck portable PC is announced, Sega is sued for "rigged" Key Master, Wata acquired by Collectors Universe, games that work better on a handheld, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 272 - $1.5 Million Super Mario 64, Intellivision CEO Lies, Nintendo Cafe from 2021-07-14T01:00:17

Crazy game auction results including the $1.5 million Super Mario 64, more LIES from the Intellivision Amico CEO, the "perfect" video game museum, Nintendo cafe opening, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 271 - Switch OLED Model, Kid PS5 Scalper, Intellivision Amico CEO Lashes Out from 2021-07-07T00:55:11

Nintendo announces the Switch OLED Model, Atari changes focus, 16-year-old PS5 scalper, Intellivision Amico CEO lashes out, Sony's issues with indie devs, and more!

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#CUPodcast 270 - Atari VCS Officially Released, Intellivision Amico Tech Specs, Mario Golf Super Rush Review from 2021-06-30T01:04:02

Atari VCS console officially released and reviewed by IGN, Intellivision Amico tech specs leaked, a review of Mario Golf: Super Rush, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 269 - Virtual Boy Handheld, Retro Game Selling Regrets, Evercade System Review from 2021-06-23T00:29

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#CUPodcast 268 - E3 2021 (Nintendo, Microsoft, Intellivision), Super Rare Games Controversy from 2021-06-16T01:40:11

All the highlights and lowlights of E3, including Nintendo, Microsoft, Limited Run Games, Intellivision Amico, as well as Super Rare Games courting scalpers, the end of "fake retro" consoles, an...

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#CUPodcast 267 - Playdate Handheld Update, Taito Mini Arcade, Arcades Making a Comeback from 2021-06-09T01:01:46

Playdate handheld update with new info and games, Taito mini arcade announced, arcades making a comeback, favorite game console designs, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 266 - GameStop Getting into NFTs, Sonic Origins Compilation, Super Bomberman R Online Review from 2021-06-01T23:59:04

GameStop getting into NFTs, a review of Super Bomberman R Online, Sonic Origins retro compilation announced, Kraven the Hunter movie announced, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 265 - Netflix Gaming, Mega Man: The Wily Wars Re-Release, Skyward Sword Amiibo Controversy from 2021-05-25T23:55:12

Netflix getting into gaming, Mega Man: The Wily Wars Genesis re-release announced, Skyward Sword Amiibo controversy, millennials killing nostalgia (?), and much more!

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#CUPodcast 264 - Betting Coming to Sony Consoles, New Donkey Kong Game, GameCube Now "Retro"? from 2021-05-19T00:27:26

Betting may be coming to Sony consoles, a new Donkey Kong game is rumored, GameCube and PS2 now considered "retro," Microsoft anti-scalping system, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 263 - Game Builder Garage, Pat Buys a SEALED Game by Mistake, Dreamcast Handheld from 2021-05-11T23:51:53

Nintendo announces Game Builder Garage, games you like from genres you don't, Pat buys a *sealed* game by mistake, Dreamcast handheld for sale, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 262 - Famicom Games Targeted by Investors, RetroTINK 5X, Intellivision Amico Lag Update from 2021-05-04T23:51:16

Famicom games targeted by investors, RetroTINK-5X released, IGN reports Intellivision Amico has lag, when is a "hidden gem" game no longer hidden, New Pokémon Snap review, and more!

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#CUPodcast 261 - Evercade VS Console, GameStop CEO Quitting, Super Mario Party Update from 2021-04-28T00:05:51

Evercade VS console announced, GameStop CEO quitting, Super Mario Party is now online, do game store employees have a collecting advantage, and much more!

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#CUPodast 260 - Piepacker Retro Gaming Kickstarter, PS3 and Vita Stores Staying Open from 2021-04-21T00:15:36

Piepacker retro gaming Kickstarter, PS3 and Vita stores staying open, Mario Kart 8 becomes the best-selling driving game, Nintendo sues Bowser, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 259 - Pac-Man 99 Review, Atari NFTs, Castlevania Dreamcast Proto Drama from 2021-04-14T00:23:41

Atari NFTs sell for insane amounts, Castlevania Dreamcast prototype controversy, a review of Pac-Man 99, video game hype discussion, and more!

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#CUPodcast 258 - Super Mario Bros. Sold for $660K, Retro Game Store Discussion, Analogue Pocket Delay from 2021-04-06T23:48:29

A sealed Super Mario Bros. sells for over $600,000, the Analogue Pocket is delayed, a discussion about retro game stores, E3 digital event announced, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 257 - 3DS 10th Anniversary, Punch-Out!! on Pawn Stars, Cheaters Branded from 2021-03-31T00:09:50

The Nintendo 3DS turns 10 years old, Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! shows up on Pawn Stars, cheaters branded in new Outriders game, exclusive 90s games on bad consoles that deserved better, and more!<...

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#CUPodcast 256 - Video Game Hall of Fame Finalists, GBA 20th Anniversary, Zack Snyder's Justice League from 2021-03-23T23:33:13

Video Game Hall of Fame finalists announced, the GBA turns 20, PS3/Vita/PSP digital stores closing, Zack Snyder's Justice League review, and more!

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#CUPodcast 255 - Nintendo Game Remakes, EA Gate Scandal, Huge NES Collection Sale from 2021-03-16T22:59:28

The "EA Gate" scandal, Nintendo game remakes, new Ninja Turtles arcade beat 'em up, a huge NES collection for sale, what happens to your games when you die, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 254 - Nintendo Switch Pro Rumors, New Atari 2600 Game Studio, How Nintendo Has Changed from 2021-03-10T01:03:25

Nintendo Switch Pro rumors, new Atari 2600 game studio announced, how Nintendo has changed in past years, why "nostalgia consoles" are a thing, and more!

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#CUPodcast 253 - Google Stadia Failing, Counterfeit NWC Carts, Playing with Power Documentary from 2021-03-03T01:16:18

"Perfect" counterfeit NWC carts created, Nintendo "Playing with Power" documentary, why Google Stadia is failing, stolen video games from store heist recovered, and more!

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#CUPodcast 252 - Nintendo Direct Recap, Analogue Restock Update, Legend of Zelda 35th Anniversary from 2021-02-24T02:21:04

The Legend of Zelda turns 35, Nintendo Direct recap, Intellivision Amico delayed again, Analogue restock update, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 251 - Nintendo Direct Predictions, PS5 Scalpers Upset, Worst Game on Favorite Console from 2021-02-17T01:03:17

The worst game on your favorite console, PS5 scalpers upset at their public image, Nintendo Direct predictions, pigs can play video games, and more!

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#CUPodcast 250 - Street Fighter II 30th Anniversary, Favorite Dreamcast Games, Glover N64 Proto Controversy, Topics We Regret from 2021-02-10T01:06:51

Glover N64 prototype controversy, Street Fighter II 30th Anniversary, favorite Dreamcast games, Pat hates Scott Pilgrim, topics we regret, and much more! 

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#CUPodcast 249 - Nintendo Switch Hits 80 Million Sold, Google Stadia Dev Studios Close, Baseball's Lost “NBA JAM” Arcade Game from 2021-02-02T23:39:34

Nintendo Switch hits 80 million sold, lost "NBA JAM" arcade baseball game found, Google shutting down Stadia game studios, Legend of Zelda Netflix series canceled in the past, and more!

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#CUPodcast 248 - Xbox Live Gold Price Hike, Mega Engine Console, Polymega Preorder Issues from 2021-01-27T00:22:18

Microsoft reverses Xbox Live Gold price hike, Polymega preorder issues, Mega Engine console, what if Nintendo never existed, and more!

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#CUPodcast 247 - Pokemon Snap on Switch, Night Trap Sega CD Rerelease, NES Games Losing Value from 2021-01-20T00:30:57

Pokemon Snap Switch trailer, Night Trap Sega CD release from Limited Run, Lucasfilm Games returns, NES games losing value over time, and more!

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#CUPodcast 246 - Buying Shares of Video Games, Mario Red & Blue Edition Switch, Arcade1Up Dragon's Lair Cabinet from 2021-01-13T01:16:31

Mario Red & Blue Switch announced, Dragon's Lair Arcade1Up cabinet on the way, you can now buy "shares" of video games, listener voice messages, and more! 

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#CUPodcast 245 - Bleem Game Store, DSiWare Games Removed, Intellivision Amico Update from 2021-01-06T00:33:44

Bleem digital game store announced, Intellivision Amico update, DSiWare games removed from eShop, "retro" vs "classic" games, Bean Dad, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 244 - KFConsole, Lost WorkBoy Found, Cyberpunk Lawsuit, MAGFest Trouble from 2020-12-30T00:45:50

The KFConsole is real, lost WorkBoy accessory for the Game Boy found, Cyberpunk lawsuit filed, XBAND servers back up, MAGFest internal troubles, and lots more! 

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#CUPodcast 243 - Atari VCS Released, Disappointing Christmas Gifts, Atari Games on Pawn Stars from 2020-12-23T01:55

Atari VCS finally released, an update on the Cyberpunk fiasco, most disappointing Christmas gifts, Atari games on Pawn Stars,  and much more!

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#CUPodcast 242 - Cyberpunk Release Issues, Game Awards, New Star Wars and MCU Shows, Paprium Update from 2020-12-16T01:58:31

Cyberpunk issues on PS4 and Xbox One, Game Awards recap, new Star Wars and MCU shows on the way, an update on the Paprium Genesis game project, and more!

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#CUPodcast 241 - Game Boy Games on Switch Online, New WB Movies Coming HBO Max, Sony Report on Single-Player Games from 2020-12-09T01:38:14

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#CUPodcast 240 - Super Nintendo World, Zelda CD-i Games Remastered, Polymega Update from 2020-12-02T01:28:35

Super Nintendo World details, Zelda CD-i games remastered, a Polymega update, Xbox Series X/S used as emulation machines, and more!

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#CUPodcast 239 - Super Mario Bros. 3 Sells for $156K, Sega VR Emulated, Super Mario World Turns 30 from 2020-11-25T01:03:18

Super Mario Bros. 3 sold for $156,000, Sega VR emulated, Super Mario World celebrates 30 years, Doom played on Game & Watch, Capcom Retro Station, and much more!

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#CUPodcast 238 - Super Mario Game & Watch Review, Billy Mitchell Sued, Warrior 64 Console Update from 2020-11-18T01:41:45

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#CUPodcast 237 - Sega Sells Arcade Business, GameStop TikTok Challenge, Warrior 64 Console Kickstarter from 2020-11-11T00:35:26

Sega sells its arcade business, GameStop's awful TikTok challenge, the Warrior 64 console Kickstarter, SNL Super Mario sketch, and more!

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#CUPodcast 236 - Dragon's Lair Mini Arcade - EA Loot Box Fines - Playdate Update from 2020-11-04T00:39:46

EA getting fined for loot boxes, an update on the Playdate handheld, Dragon's Lair mini arcade, listener voice messages, Friendly's files for bankruptcy, and more!

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#CUPodcast 235 - PS2 20th Anniversary, Quibi Shutting Down, Cyberpunk Delayed, Halloween Stories & Candy from 2020-10-27T23:56:26

Cyberpunk 2077 delayed again, Quibi shutting down, the PlayStation 2 turns 20, Halloween and candy stories, and more!

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#CUPodcast 234 - Analogue Duo, NES Turns 35, Favorite Halloween Games from 2020-10-20T23:34:54

The Analogue Duo is announced, favorite spooky Halloween games, the NES turns 35, unfinished Golden Axe demo released, and more!

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#CUPodcast 233 - Coleco Chameleon Book, Dreamcast Mini, Microsoft Partners with GameStop, Amico Hardware from 2020-10-14T00:23:20

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#CUPodcast 232 - Super Mario Bros. 35, Favorite Game Soundtracks, Esports Spawning Gamblers from 2020-10-06T23:36:20

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#CUPodcast 231 - Console Wars Review, Farmville Shutting Down, Amazon Luna Game Streaming Service from 2020-09-29T23:38:05

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#CUPodcast 230 - Microsoft Buying Bethesda, 3DS Discontinued, PS5 Price Reveal from 2020-09-22T23:20:28

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#CUPodcast 229 - Scott Pilgrim Rerelease - Game Boy Prototypes Leaked - Super Mario Bros. Turns 35 from 2020-09-15T23:56:46

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#CUPodcast 228 - Super Mario 35th Anniversary Direct, Xbox Series S, Hyrule Warriors, Cobra Kai from 2020-09-08T23:35:59

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#CUPodcast 227 - NWC Game Trade, COD Streamer Cheats, Polybius Arcade Kickstarter from 2020-09-02T00:17:15

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#CUPodcast 226 - 4K Nintendo Switch, DC FanDome, Neo Geo Tabletop Arcade, Top 5 Movies from 2020-08-25T23:11:11

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#CUPodcast 225 - Apple vs Epic Games, Playdate Update, New G.I. Joe Game, Blockbuster Airbnb from 2020-08-18T23:41:06

Epic Games sues Apple, Playdate handheld update, G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout, Blockbuster Airbnb, Mario nipples removed, and more!   Check out our sponsors! Manscaped - Save 20% and free shipping ...

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#CUPodcast 224 - Nintendo Switch Sells 60 Million, Intellivision Amico Event, Virtual Boy Turns 25 from 2020-08-11T23:19:08

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#CUPodcast 223 - Analogue Pocket Preorder Frenzy - Supreme Tabletop Arcade - Games You Are Ashamed You Like from 2020-08-05T00:31:11

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#CUPodcast 222 - Analogue Pocket - G4 Returning - Nintendo Leaks from 2020-07-28T23:45:05

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#CUPodcast 221 - Gamer Girl Game, "Mario" NWC for Sale, Xbox One X Discontinued from 2020-07-21T23:19:28

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#CUPodcast 220 - LEGO Nintendo Set, Shantae Game Boy Rerelease, Sealed Game Auction Results, NWC Cart Found from 2020-07-15T00:15:26

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#CUPodcast 219 - Sega Astro City Mini, Smash Bros. Community Issues, AVGN vs Irate Gamer from 2020-07-07T23:38:36

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#CUPodcast 218 - Sega Pluto Prototype Auction, Games to Help with Stress, Intellivision Amico Needs Help from 2020-07-01T01:18:22

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#CUPodcast 217 - Mixer Shuts Down, Nintendo Cools on Mobile, Emotional Moments When Gaming from 2020-06-24T00:48:56

Nintendo cools on mobile games, Mixer shutting down, sealed Spider-Man Atari game price update, Michael Keaton returning as Batman (?!), and more!   Check out our sponsors: Nord VPN - Save 70% on i...

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#CUPodcast 216 - 3D NES Games, PS5 Reveal Event, Nintendo Jump Rope Challenge, Star Wars: Squadrons from 2020-06-17T00:15:26

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#CUPodcast 215 - Clubhouse Games Review, Game Gear Micro, SimRefinery Recovered, Atari Legal Trouble from 2020-06-09T23:33:54

A review of Clubhouse Games, the insane Game Gear Micro, SimRefinery recovered, Atari legal woes, and more!   Check out our sponsors: Nord VPN - Save 70% on internet privacy & protection --- Sen...

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#CUPodcast 214 - Mystery NES Game Recovered, Atari Retro Raspberry Pi, Chex Quest HD Remake from 2020-06-03T16:24:29

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Social Justice Protests and the Murder of George Floyd from 2020-06-02T23:39:34

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#CUPodcast 213 - Pac-Man 40th Birthday, Justice League Snyder Cut, Empire Strikes Back Turns 40 from 2020-05-27T21:57:13

Pac-Man's 40th anniversary and its significance, Justice League Zack Snyder cut, Empire Strikes Back turns 40, G2A pays out $40K to game dev for stolen keys, and more!   Check out our sponsors: Nor...

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#CUPodcast 212 - Smash Bros. Dropped from EVO, Paper Mario: The Origami King, Nintendo Sues Switch Hack Sellers, NBA Jam Deep Dive from 2020-05-19T22:55:55

Smash Bros. Ultimate dropped from EVO, Nintendo goes after Switch hack sellers, NBA Jam deep-dive discussion, Paper Mario: The Origami King trailer, and more!   Check out our sponsors: Nord VPN - S...

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#CUPodcast 211 - Billy Mitchell Sues Apollo Legend, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 & 2 Remaster, Sega Saturn's Failure, Quibi Struggles from 2020-05-12T23:44:53

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2 Remaster announced, Billy Mitchell sues YouTuber Apollo Legend, looking back at the failure of the Sega Saturn, examining Quibi's struggles, and much more!   Check ou...

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#CUPodcast 210 - Massive Nintendo Data Leak, N64 Collecting, Billy Mitchell Lawsuit, Atari 2600 Auction Results from 2020-05-05T22:50:56

Nintendo suffers a massive data leak, Billy Mitchell vs Twin Galaxies, Atari 2600 auction results, is N64 collecting worth it, and more!   Check out our sponsors: Nord VPN - Save 70% on internet pr...

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#CUPodcast 209 - NEO GEO 30th Anniversary, Last of Us 2 Story Leaked, Good Games with Bad Stories, COD Cheaters from 2020-04-29T00:01:32

The NEO GEO turns 30, the Last of Us 2 story leaks, COD cheaters forced to play each other, Game & Watch turns 40, good games with bad stories, and much more!   Check out our sponsors: Nord VPN - S...

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#CUPodcast 208 - Super Mario Maker 2 Update, Switch Scalpers Using Bots, Pat's School Fight from 2020-04-22T01:18:58

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#CUPodcast 207 - Google Stadia Pro Free, Custom Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Colors, New ESRB Loot Box Label from 2020-04-14T23:42:06

New ESRB loot box label announced, Google Stadia Pro now free, custom Nintendo Joy-Con colors, will we ever see another major game console that is not Nintendo/Sony/Microsoft, and more!  Ch...

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#CUPodcast 206 - Atari Casino, Health Crisis Affecting Game Collecting, Cooking Mama Pulled from eShop from 2020-04-07T23:02:21

Atari Casino announced, Cooking Mama pulled from Switch eShop, the potential coronavirus effect on game collecting, and more!   Check out our sponsors: Nord VPN - Save 81% on internet privacy & pro...

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#CUPodcast 205 - Nintendo Direct Mini, PC Engine Mini Released, Dragon's Lair Movie Announced from 2020-04-01T00:27:58

A recap of the Nintendo Direct Mini, Dragon's Lair movie starring Ryan Reynolds announced, PC Engine Mini released, prototype N64 game preserved, and more!   Check out our sponsors: Nord VPN - Save...

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#CUPodcast 204 - GameStop Acts Dumb, Atari VCS Production Update, Sega Pluto Console Prototype from 2020-03-24T22:00

An Atari VCS production update, GameStop acts dumb, Sega Pluto console prototype repaired, World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists announced, Amico controller info, and more!

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#CUPodcast 203 - LEGO Super Mario, Intellivison Amico Gameplay, World Health Crisis Thoughts from 2020-03-17T23:14:18

We discuss the world health crisis, LEGO Super Mario, the Intellivision Amico gameplay trailer, a hand sanitizer Scumbag Seller of the Week, and lots more!   Check out our sponsors: Nord VPN - Save...

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#CUPodcast 202 - Nintendo PlayStation Sold, Reggie Fils-Aimé Joins GameStop, Bad Video Game Ideas from Movies from 2020-03-11T00:53:53

The Nintendo PlayStation sells at auction, Reggie Fils-Amie joins GameStop's board of directors, bad video game ideas from movies/TV, and lots more! Check out our sponsors: Nord VPN - Save 81% on i...

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#CUPodcast 201 - Analogue Nt Mini Returns, DOA 6 Hair Rental DLC, NES Creator Speaks Out, DOOM Discussion, Gamer Bed from 2020-03-04T00:29:57

The Analogue Nt Mini is returning, Dead or Alive 6 hair rental DLC, the NES creator speaks about the console's strange design, a gamer bed for sale, DOOM deep-dive discussion, and more!   Check out...

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#CUPodcast 200 - Animal Crossing Direct, Tiger LCD Handhelds, GameStop Morale Low, Limited Run Sega CD from 2020-02-26T01:46:25

Tiger LCD handhelds return, Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct, low morale at GameStop, Limited Run Sega CD games, Xbox Series X specs, #CUPodcast memories, and more!    Check out our sponsors: N...

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#CUPodcast 199 - Sonic Movie Review, Nintendo PlayStation at Auction, Starcraft Ghost Leaks, Nintendo Airport Lounges from 2020-02-18T23:57:29

Nintendo PlayStation up on auction, canceled Starcraft Ghost leaks, a review of the Sonic movie, Nintendo airport lounges, and more!   Check out our sponsors: Nord VPN - Save 81% on internet privac...

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#CUPodcast 198 - Greedy Game Franchises, Game Store Documentary, Double Dragon & Kunio-kun Brawler Bundle from 2020-02-12T00:28:29

Game franchises ruined by greed, Nintendo clamps down on third-party game codes, Double Dragon & Kunio-kun brawler bundle announced, Not for Resale: A Video Game Store Documentary discussion, and m...

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#CUPodcast 197 - Animal Crossing Switch, Warcraft 3: Reforged Controversy, Three NWC Carts on Ebay from 2020-02-04T23:52:55

Animal Crossing Switch announced, Warcraft 3: Reforged controversy, three NWC gray carts on Ebay, Switch sales surpasses SNES, Flash games preserved, more!   Check out our sponsors: Nord VPN - Save...

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#CUPodcast 196 - Atari Hotels, Nintendo Logo Change, Brady Rookie Card Traded for NWC Cart from 2020-01-29T01:37:38

Atari hotels announced, Nintendo logo almost changed, Brady rookie card traded for NWC cart, New York Times article on graded games, and more!   Check out our sponsors: Nord VPN - Save 81% on inter...

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#CUPodcast 195 - N64 Controller Screen Prototype, Cooly Skunk SNES Game Discovered, Super Retro Champ, Rap Snacks from 2020-01-22T01:49:36

Cooly Skunk SNES game discovered and dumped, Super Retro Champ handheld, N64 controller screen resurfaces, Rap Snacks, and more!   Check out our sponsors: Nord VPN - Save 81% on internet privacy & ...

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#CUPodcast 194 - Super Nintendo World Trailer, Pokemon Direct, Retron Jr., Xbox Series X News from 2020-01-15T00:46:11

The Super Nintendo World trailer, Pokemon Direct news, Xbox Series X news, Hyperkin Retron Jr. and much more!   Check out our sponsors:   Nord VPN - Save 81% on internet privacy & protection --- ...

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#CUPodcast 193 - Alienware UFO Handheld PC, New Arcade1Up Cabs, Super Star Wars Genesis Prototype from 2020-01-08T01:34:18

Alienware UFO handheld PC and Arcade1Up news from CES, Super Star Wars Genesis prototype, refurbished NES and SNES Classics, and more!   Check out our sponsors: FlexProMeals - Save 20% on your firs...

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#CUPodcast 192 - Akira Genesis ROM Dumped, Scumbag Seller of the Decade, Tales from the Game Store Returns from 2020-01-01T01:42

Akira Sega Genesis ROM dumped, the Scumbag Seller of the Decade, PC Engine portable LCD monitor, Tales from the Game Store returns, and more!   Check out our sponsors: FlexProMeals - Save 20% on yo...

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The Best of the #CUPodcast - Volume One from 2019-12-30T00:25:52

It's the Best of the #CUPodcast - Volume One!  Batman v Superman teaser, Ian's stalker friend, a customer takes the free bin, Kanye loves TurboGrafx-16, Pat goes off on Paulie D, Scalper fails to s...

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#CUPodcast 191 - Xbox Series X, Christmas Food Memories, Bootleg NES Classic Consoles from 2019-12-17T23:29:35

Xbox Series X announced, bootleg NES Classic Edition consoles seized, Christmas food memories, Pokemon goes after leakers, and more!   Check out our sponsors: FlexProMeals - Save 20% on your first ...

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#CUPodcast 190 - Polymega Update, I am Jesus Game, Amico Controller Info, Ghostbusters Trailer from 2019-12-11T00:09:30

Polymega console update, Ghostbusters trailer, I am Jesus game, Intellivision Amico controller info, Dr Disrespect TV show announced, and more!   Check out our sponsors: FlexProMeals - Save 20% on ...

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#CUPodcast 189 - Link in Super Mario Maker 2, Atari VCS Update, Toys R Us Returns from 2019-12-04T00:37:16

Link now in Super Mario Maker 2, Toys R Us returns, Atari VCS Update, N64 console sales soar on eBay, and more!   Check out our sponsors: FlexProMeals - Save 20% on your first order with code CUPOD...

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#CUPodcast 188 - Half-Life Returns, Sealed Super Mario on Pawn Stars, Retro Naut Console from 2019-11-27T01:35:41

A new Half-Life game is announced, Miyamoto on what could be holding Nintendo back, sealed Super Mario Bros. on Pawn Stars, Retro Naut console, and more!   Check out our sponsors: FlexProMeals - Sa...

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#CUPodcast 187 - Sonic 3 Prototype, Pokémon Sword & Shield, Messy Google Stadia Launch from 2019-11-20T00:38:57

Sonic 3 Genesis prototype found and dumped, Pokémon Sword & Shield launch thoughts, messy Google Stadia launch, arcades disappearing in Japan, and more!    Check out our sponsors: FlexProMeals - Sa...

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#CUPodcast 186 - Google Stadia Launch Lineup, New Sonic Movie Trailer, Fortnite YouTuber Banned from 2019-11-12T23:55:32

The new Sonic movie trailer, Google Stadia launch lineup revealed, Fortnite YouTuber banned, China limiting video game playing for minors, and more!   Check out our sponsors: FlexProMeals - Save 20...

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#CUPodcast 185 - BlizzCon News (Diablo IV & Diablo Immortal), WWE Crown Jewel, Scorcese vs MCU Update from 2019-11-06T02:53:42

BlizzCon 2019 News: Diablo IV and Diablo Immortal, WWE Crown Jewel, Valve removes CS:GO key reselling, Scorcese vs Marvel movies update, and more!   Check out our sponsors: FlexProMeals - Save 20% ...

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#CUPodcast 184 - WWE 2K20 Mess, Rare NES Game Dumped, Million Dollar Game Sale, Halloween Candy Debate from 2019-10-29T22:56:43

WWE 2K20 is a mess, a rare NES game is finally dumped, EA games back on Steam, a million-dollar game sale reported, a Halloween candy debate, and more!   Check out our sponsors: FlexProMeals - Save...

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#CUPodcast 183 - Analogue Pocket Handheld, Final Star Wars Trailer, Gaming Disorder Update, More! from 2019-10-23T00:04:06

Analogue Pocket FPGA handheld announced, Star Wars Rise of Skywalker trailer, Gaming Disorder debunked, Internet Archive adds 2,500 DOS games, and more!   Check out our sponsors: FlexProMeals - Sav...

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#CUPodcast 182 - Fortnite Chapter 2, Blizzard blitzchung Suspension Statement, Enchanted Portals Backlash from 2019-10-15T23:15:08

Fortnite Chapter 2 launches, Blizzard's blitzchung suspension statement, Enchanted Portals backlash, Pat retiring from game collecting (?!), and more! Check out our sponsors: FlexProMeals - Save 2...

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#CUPodcast 181 - Atari VCS in Trouble, Nintendo PlayStation for Sale, PS5 Console Details, Blizzard Bans Hearthstone Player from 2019-10-08T23:52:45

Atari VCS in trouble, PS5 console details revealed, Blizzard suspends Hearthstone player, Nintendo PlayStation prototype for sale, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us ...

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#CUPodcast 180 - Mario Kart Tour, AtGames Sued, Spider-Man Back in MCU from 2019-10-02T00:26:51

Mario Kart Tour released, AtGames getting sued, Spider-Man back in the MCU, Super Mario Bros. Super Show game in development, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and a...

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#CUPodcast 179 - Arcade Memories, Apple Arcade First Impressions, Joyscube Gaming Kickstarter from 2019-09-25T00:17:23

Apple Arcade first impressions, Joyscube gaming system Kickstarter, French court rules against Steam, memorable arcade memories, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us an...

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#CUPodcast 178 - Nintendo Ring Fit Adventure, Analogue DAC, Billy Mitchell Legal Threats from 2019-09-18T00:12:30

Nintendo reveals Ring Fit Adventure, the Analogue DAC, Billy Mitchell threatens Twin Galaxies, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be able to watch full video...

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#CUPodcast 177 - Nintendo Direct News, Genesis Mini Preview, SNES Switch Games, NEO GEO Arcade Stick Pro from 2019-09-11T00:18:56

Nintendo Direct news including Terry in Smash, Genesis Mini preview, SNES games launch on Switch, NEO GEO Arcade Stick Pro, GameStop store relaunch footage, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'...

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#CUPodcast 176 - Aladdin/Lion King Classics, Evercade Handheld, Switch Covert Dock, NBA 2K20 Gambling from 2019-09-04T01:33:23

Aladdin/Lion King classics combo announced, Evercade handheld, Switch covert dock Kickstarter, NBA 2K20 MyTeam gambling, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also b...

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#CUPodcast 175 - MCU Disney+ News, Stadium Events Found, Intellivision Amico Followup from 2019-08-28T00:51:49

MCU news from D23, Stadium Events found in a game lot, Intellivision Amico followup, automatic translations in emulators, Coleco tabletop Kickstarter, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like...

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#CUPodcast 174 - Video Game Heist, Sega Genesis 30th Anniversary, New Masters of the Universe Series from 2019-08-21T00:25:38

A massive video game robbery, 30th anniversary of the Sega Genesis, Masters of the Universe Netflix series, Spider-Man Out of the MCU, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support...

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#CUPodcast 173 - SNES on Switch, Retro Game Gold Rush, NWC Traded Into Game Store from 2019-08-14T00:20:17

SNES games may be coming to Switch Online, NWC cart traded into game store, "retro game gold rush," Tales from the Game Store returns, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support...

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#CUPodcast 172 - Game Boy 30th Anniversary, Ninja Ditches Twitch, GameStop Fires 50 District Managers from 2019-08-06T23:33:32

GameStop fires 50 district managers, Ninja goes to Mixer, Game Boy 30th anniversary, sealed Kid Icarus sells for $9,000, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also b...

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#CUPodcast 171 - Doom Switch DRM, Fortnite World Cup, Future NES Game Prices from 2019-07-30T23:41:04

DRM for Doom on Switch, Fortnite World Cup, future NES game prices, EON N64 adapter, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be able to watch full videos of the p...

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#CUPodcast 170 - JoyCon Lawsuit, MCU Phase 4, GTA Online Casino from 2019-07-23T22:38:57

GTA Online opens a casino, Nintendo JoyCon class-action lawsuit, Google Stadia update, MCU Phase 4, Pat discovers a rare game, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and ...

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#CUPodcast 169 - Switch Lite, TurboGrafx Mini Game Lineup, PlayStation Classic Price Slashed from 2019-07-16T22:13:16

Switch Lite, TurboGrafx Mini game lineup, PlayStation Classic price slashed, $22,000 Super Mario Bros., and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be able to watch f...

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#CUPodcast 168 - G2A Controversy, Gamer Girl Bathwater, Super Nintendo World Layout & Rides from 2019-07-10T00:18:45

Controversial G2A back in the news, gamer girl bathwater for sale, Super Nintendo World rides and layout leaked, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be able t...

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#CUPodcast 167 - Pokémon Sword and Shield Controversy, Super Mario Maker 2, WWE TV Changing from 2019-07-03T00:15:24

Pokémon Sword and Shield controversy, Super Mario Maker 2, WWE TV changing, Nintendo no longer censoring games, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be able to...

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#CUPodcast 166 - Video Game Tariffs, C64 Clone, Mario Royale from 2019-06-28T00:12:47

Video game tariffs, EON N64 HDMI adapter, C64 HDMI clone, Mario Royale, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be able to watch full videos of the podcast, pleas...

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#CUPodcast 165 - Dr. Mario World Details, NWC Cart Found, MegaSD FPGA Flash Cart from 2019-06-18T23:33:11

Dr. Mario World details announced, another NWC cart found, MegaSD FPGA flash cart, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be able to watch full videos of the pod...

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#CUPodcast 164 - E3: Nintendo & Microsoft News, TurboGrafx Mini, Hyperkin N64, Arcade 1UP Star Wars from 2019-06-13T22:33:25

Nintendo and Microsoft E3 news, TurboGrafx Mini announced, Arcade 1UP Star Wars cabinet, Limited Run Star Wars rereleases, Hyperkin N64, more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support u...

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#CUPodcast 163 - Xbox Game Pass on PC, R-Type Kickstarter, Atari VCS on Fox Business, NWC Sold from 2019-06-05T00:57:59

Xbox Game Pass announced for PC, R-Type Final 2 on Kickstarter, Sega Saturn Star Wars game discovered, Atari VCS on Fox Business, NWC sold, and more. Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help su...

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#CUPodcast 162 - Playdate Handheld, Gaming Disorder, Esports Bubble, NintendoAge Sold from 2019-05-28T23:56:05

Gaming Disorder now official, Playdate handheld announced, NintendoAge sold, State of Retro Game Collecting 2019, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be able ...

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#CUPodcast 161 - Game of Thrones Petition, GameStop Changing Rewards, Sega Genesis Mini Update from 2019-05-21T22:13:49

Game of Thrones finale petition, GameStop changing rewards program, Genesis Mini update, Phantom Menace 20th Anniversary, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also ...

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#CUPodcast 160 - Downfall of ProJared, Tetris 99 DLC, Bill to Ban Loot Boxes from 2019-05-14T23:53:39

Tetris 99 DLC, a bill to ban loot boxes in the U.S. introduced, the ProJared situation, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be able to watch full videos of th...

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#CUPodast 159 - Sonic Movie Redesign, Epic Games Acquires Psyonix, Video Game Hall of Fame from 2019-05-08T02:07:29

Movie Sonic getting redesigned, Epic Games acquires Psyonix, Video Game Hall of Fame inductees, Riot Games employees protest, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and a...

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#CUPodcast 158 - Avengers: Endgame Review, Sonic Movie Trailer, 3DS Dead, Lost Atari ROM Saved from 2019-05-01T00:51:47

Avengers: Endgame reviewed, Sonic movie trailer, the 3DS may be dead, a lost Atari ROM preserved, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be able to watch full vi...

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#CUPodcast 157 - Game Boy 30th Anniversary, Mortal Kombat 11, SNES Prototypes from 2019-04-24T01:38:59

Game Boy turns 30, new SNES prototype ROMs released, "rarest video game" on Ebay, Mortal Kombat 11, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be able to watch full ...

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#CUPodcast 156 - Capcom Home Arcade, Disney+, PS5 Details, Retro Gaming Cloud Service from 2019-04-17T01:57:15

Capcom Home Arcade, PS5 details emerge, Disney+, a retro gaming cloud service, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be able to watch full videos of the podcast...

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#CUPodcast 155 - Labo VR for Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Unreleased Game Protos Sold, Wrestlemania 35 from 2019-04-10T02:05:28

Labo VR for Zelda: Breath of the Wild, unreleased game prototypes sold on Ebay, Wrestlemania 35 recap, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be able to watch fu...

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#CUPodcast 154 - Sega Genesis Mini, New Zelda Game, Analogue Mega Sg Review from 2019-04-03T00:36:08

Sega Genesis Mini details, Analogue Mega Sg review, new Zelda game in the works, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be able to watch full videos of the podca...

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#CUPodcast 153 - Apple Arcade Service, New Switch Consoles, Xbox One S All-Digital, Konami Collections from 2019-03-26T23:56:40

Apple Arcade gaming service announced, new Switch rumors, Xbox One S All-Digital console, Konami Collections, GameStop has new CEO, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us...

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#CUPodcast 152 - Google Stadia Game Streaming, Atari VCS Delayed, HiTen Bomberman Proto Found from 2019-03-20T00:43:34

Google Stadia game streaming service announced, Atari VCS delayed, lost Hi-Ten Bomberman game found, Polymega drama, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be ab...

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#CUPodcast 151 - NWC Cart Found, Captain Marvel Review, Doom: Annihilation Trailer from 2019-03-13T02:59:07

Another NWC gray cart has been found, Captain Marvel review, DOOM: Annihilation trailer, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be able to watch full videos of t...

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#CUPodcast 150 - Paprium Genesis Controversy, DCEU Ends, Resident Evil Pricey on Switch from 2019-03-06T03:44:57

The Genesis Paprium controversy, the DCEU ends, Resident Evil rereleases pricier on Switch, 150th episode memories, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be abl...

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#CUPodcast 149 - Reggie Leaving Nintendo, NES Games Better with Two Players, Epic Games Sues Fortnite Festival from 2019-02-27T03:21:41

Reggie Fils-Aime retiring from Nintendo, Epic Games suing Fortnite festival, NES games that are better with two players, and more! Support us on Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also b...

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#CUPodcast 148 - Tetris 99, $100K Super Mario Bros., Fortnite Nerf Guns from 2019-02-19T23:30:27

Tetris 99 is released, a sealed Super Mario Bros. sells for $100,000, Fortnite Nerf and Super Soakers, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be able to w...

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#CUPodcast 147 - Tax on Violent Games, Activision Blizzard Layoffs, Games that Caused You to RAGE from 2019-02-13T03:20:37

A tax on violent video games proposed, Activision Blizzard layoffs, games that caused you to rage, Guitar Hero Live refunds, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help support us...

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#CUPodcast 146 - Xbox Live on Switch, Dr. Mario World, Bubsy Kickstarter from 2019-02-06T05:17:59

Xbox Live coming to Switch and mobile, Dr. Mario World announced, Bubsy DLC Kickstarter, weird Anthem release chart, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and als...

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#CUPodcast 145 - Metroid Prime 4 Delay, Zelda Doom Mod, Arcade vs Console Ports, Valve Upset at Epic Games Store from 2019-01-30T01:35:03

Metroid Prime 4 development rebooted, Zelda Doom Mod, arcade vs console ports, Valve upset at Epic Games store, more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be able...

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#CUPodcast 144 - EA Cancels Star Wars Game, Machinima Shuts Down, YouTube Banning Risky Prank Videos from 2019-01-23T01:12:31

EA cancels another Star Wars game, Machinima shuts down, YouTube bans risky pranks, a Scumbag Seller of the Week, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also b...

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#CUPodcast 143 - SNES on Switch, Bungie & Activision Split, Amazon Cloud Gaming, Metal Storm Re-Release from 2019-01-16T01:39:19

SNES games coming to Switch, Bungie splits with Activision, Amazon cloud gaming, Metal Storm re-release, Alien: Blackout mobile backlash, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to he...

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#CUPodcast 142 - Mad Box Game Console, Hyperkin HDTV Light Gun, Video Game Hoaxes from 2019-01-09T01:26:26

Mad Box gaming console announced, Hyperkin announces HDTV NES light gun, video game hoaxes, news stations sell pirated game consoles, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help s...

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#CUPodcast 141 - SimCity NES ROM, Bandersnatch, NES Zapper Robbery, Soulja Boy Console Gone from 2019-01-02T04:17:33

The SimCity NES ROM released, Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, NES Zapper used in robbery, Soulja Boy consoles gone, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be ...

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#CUPodcast 140 - Doom 25th Anniversary, Sonic Movie Poster, Soulja Boy Console, Fortnite Dance Lawsuits from 2018-12-19T08:31:54

Doom 25th Anniversary, Sonic movie poster, Soulja Boy console, NES & SNES Classic discontinued, Fortnite dance lawsuits, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and...

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#CUPodcast 139 - Fallout 76 Controversy, Console Wars TV Show, GameStop in Trouble, Nintendo Copyright Update from 2018-12-05T16:49:46

Fallout 76 canvas bag controversy, Console Wars TV show announced, GameStop is deep trouble, Nintendo ends their Creator Program, and much more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help ...

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#CUPodcast 138 - Sony Cancels E3 2019, Detective Pikachu, No N64 Classic, Mini Vectrex from 2018-11-21T18:38:55

Detective Pikachu trailer, N64 Classic not happening, Sony skips E3 2019, mini Vectrex found, Prima Books shutting down, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help support us a...

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#CUPodcast 137 - Smash Bros. Ultimate News, Diablo Mobile Angers Gamers, Playstation Classic Lineup from 2018-11-07T04:24:44

We discuss the Smash Bros. Ultimate Nintendo Direct, Diablo mobile game announcement angers gamers, Playstation Classic lineup revealed, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to h...

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#CUPodcast 136 - Intellivision Amico, Analogue Mega Sg, Phoenix Colecovision FPGA, AtGames Blast Controversy from 2018-10-24T04:58:49

Intellivision Amico, Analogue Mega Sg, Phoenix Colecovision FPGA, AtGames Blast controversy, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be able to watch ful...

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#CUPodcast 135 - New Nintendo Switch in 2019, Mega Man Movie, Game Boy Phone Case, Sony Sues PS4 Hacker from 2018-10-10T16:27:36

New Nintendo Switch hardware is coming in 2019, Mega Man movie announced, Nintendo Game Boy phone case, Sony sues a PS4 hacker, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help suppo...

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#CUPodcast 134 - PlayStation Classic, Nintendo Switch Online, Telltale Shutting Down, Fortnite Divorces, More! from 2018-09-26T03:25:50

Playstation Classic announced, Nintendo Switch Online live, Telltale Games shutting down, Fortnite divorces, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be a...

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#CUPodcast 133 - Polymega, Most Overrated Classic Consoles, Super Combat Fighter Kickstarter, More! from 2018-09-11T22:59:56

New Polymega console info and pre-orders, the most overrated classic consoles, Spider-Man PS4 Easter Egg fail, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be...

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#CUPodcast 132 - 5th Anniversary Celebration, Streets of Rage 4, Classic 2 Magic, Return of Double Dragon Issues from 2018-08-29T17:55:14

The 5th Anniversary of the #CUPodcast, Streets of Rage 4 announcement, Classic 2 Magic SNES Mini adapter, Return of Double Dragon issues, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to ...

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#CUPodcast 131 - Nintendo Cracks Down on ROMs, IGN Writer Fired, Fortnite Coaches for Kids, Simon Belmont in Smash from 2018-08-15T16:22:46

Nintendo cracks down on ROM sites, IGN writer fired for plagiarism, Fortnite coaches for kids (?!), Simon Belmont in Smash, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help support u...

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#CUPodcast 130 - No Man's Sky Next, Arcade1Up, Pikachu Butt Plug, Sega Arcade Pop-Up Book from 2018-08-01T18:08:21

A look at No Man's Sky Next, Arcade1Up cabinets, Sega arcade pop-book on Kickstarter, a Pikachu butt charging plug (?!), and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help support us a...

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#CUPodcast 129 - Uncharted Fan Film, Pat's Flea Market Update, Star Wars Fatigue, Airport Gaming Lounge from 2018-07-18T16:33:21

The Uncharted fan film with Nathan Fillion, Pat returns to the flea market, Star Wars fatigue, bootleg games in stores, airport gaming lounge, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd lik...

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#CUPodcast 128 - NES Classic Returns, Labo Cardboard Switch, Switch Flip Grip Kickstarter from 2018-07-04T14:56:07

The NES Classic returns, Switch Flip Grip Kickstarter, Sega Master System Visual Compendium Kickstarter, Carboard Labo Switch, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help suppor...

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#CUPodcast 127 - E3 2018 - Nintendo Direct, Smash Bros Ultimate, Battletoads, Jump Force, Assassin's Creed Odyssey from 2018-06-15T15:32:46

E3 2018! Nintendo Direct, Smash Bros Ultimate, Battletoads, Jump Force, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, and lots more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be able to...

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#CUPodcast 126 - Mega Man 11, Fortnite on Switch, NWC NES, New Pokémon Games, Atari VCS Indiegogo from 2018-06-06T20:20:33

Mega Man 11 info, Fortnite coming to Switch, NWC NES console found, Pokémon: Let's Go, Atari VCS Indiegogo, and more!    The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be a...

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#CUPodcast 125 - NES Classic Returning, Deadpool 2, Thundercats Roar, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, More! from 2018-05-23T17:00:23

Deadpool 2 review, NES Classic returning, Thundercats Roar kerfuffle, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, Super SD System 3, and more!    The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help support us...

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#CUPodcast 124 - Nintendo Switch Online, Iam8bit Mega Man Rerelease, Coleco Evolved, Neo Geo Mini Info from 2018-05-09T19:30:40

Nintendo releases Switch Online info, Iam8bit preorders for Mega Man 2 and Mega Man X carts, Coleco Evolved tabletop Kickstarter, Neo Geo mini info leaks, and lots more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreo...

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#CUPodcast 123 - Shenmue HD, Mega Drive Mini, Neo Geo Mini, Drugs in NES Games, Venom Trailer from 2018-04-25T19:43:27

Shenmue 1 & 2 HD re-release, Mega Drive and Neo Geo Mini announced, drugs in NES games, new Venom trailer, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be abl...

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#CUPodcast 122 - Spyro Remastered, Far Cry 5 Controversy, Adventure Atari Cart, Wrestlemania 34 from 2018-04-11T22:28:29

Far Cry 5 controversy, SNK 40th Collection, Wrestlemania 34, Spyro Remastered Collection, Adventure Atari cart spikes in value, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help support...

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#CUPodcast 121 - Street Fighter TV Series, Ataribox Info, Wata Game Grading, KB Toys Returning from 2018-03-28T16:20:40

Street Fighter TV series is announced, Ataribox info, Wata game grading service announced, KB Toys returning, Daniel Bryan update, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help su...

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#CUPodcast 120 - Nintendo Direct, Super Seducer, Hong Kong 97, White House Meeting on Violent Games from 2018-03-14T20:26:07

A Nintendo Direct roundup, Super Seducer banned from PS4, Hong Kong 97 creator speaks out, the White House violence in games meeting, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help...

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#CUPodcast 119 - Rated M Game Tax, Chrono Trigger on Steam, Pat Completes NES Collection, Atari Token, More! from 2018-03-01T01:18:36

A Rated M Game Tax is proposed, Chrono Trigger on Steam, ESRB warning for in-game purchases, Pat completes his NES collection, Atari cryptocurrency, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you...

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#CUPodcast 118 - Top 10 Game Sellers of 2017, Nolan Bushnell GDC Controversy, Mutant Football League, Billy Mitchell from 2018-02-15T02:34:59

The top 10 selling games of 2017, Nolan Bushnell GDC controversy, Mutant Football League review, Billy Mitchell controversy, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help support ...

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#CUPodcast 117 - Nintendo Labo, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Todd Rogers Dragster Controversy, Pong Game Show, More! from 2018-02-01T04:01:31

Nintendo Labo, Sony Totaku, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Todd Rogers Dragster controversy, Pong game show, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon! If you'd like to help support us and also be able to wa...

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#CUPodcast 116 - Nintendo Direct, Ultra Game Boy, NES Maker, Pokémon Pornhub from 2018-01-18T04:10:36

Nintendo Direct and Wii U remakes, Ultra Game Boy, NES Maker, Pokémon on Pornhub, and more on this #CUPodcast!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to help support us and also be ...

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#CUPodcast 115 - 2018 Gaming Resolutions, N64 Big Holiday Seller, Gaming Disorder, SNES Repro Carts from 2018-01-03T21:17:30

N64 a big holiday seller, 2018 gaming resolutions, Gaming Disorder added by WHO, terrible SNES repro carts, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to help support us and a...

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#CUPodcast 114 - Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, Star Wars: The Last Jedi Review, Disney/Fox Deal, Ataribox Delayed, More! from 2017-12-18T05:28:55

A review of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Disney buying Fox, Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection announced, Ataribox delayed, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to he...

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#CUPodcast 113 - Super Mario Cereal, Mega Man 11 Announced, Avengers Trailer, Wii Games on Nvidia Shield, More! from 2017-12-06T18:26:29

Super Mario cereal on the way, Mega Man 11 announced, Avengers: Infinity War trailer, Wii games on Nvidia shield tablet in China, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to h...

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#CUPodcast 112 - Star Wars Battlefront II DLC Backlash, Animated Super Mario movie, GameStop Power Pass Suspended, Justice League, More! from 2017-11-22T16:22:47

EA faces backlash for Battlefront II DLC, animated Super Mario Bros. movie, Justice League underperforms, GameStop Power Pass suspended, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd ...

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#CUPodcast 111 - Super Mario Odyssey, GameStop PowerPass, Switch Success, COD: WWII Loot Boxes, More! from 2017-11-06T16:58:23

Super Mario Odyssey reviewed, GameStop PowerPass rental program, Switch sees Success, COD: WWII loot boxes, Amazon Retro Zone, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to he...

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#CUPodcast 110 - EA Closes Visceral Games, Super Nt System, Sim City NES ROM Dumped, Limited Run Switch Games, NeoGAF Meltdown, More! from 2017-10-25T16:21:25

Super Nt clone SNES console, EA closes Visceral Games, the Sim City NES ROM has been dumped, Limited Run announced Switch games, NeoGAF forum meltdown, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon camp...

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#CUPodcast 109 - SNES Classic Launch, C64 Mini, Sonic Live-Action Movie, Super Retro-Cade Console, More! from 2017-10-11T19:07:26

The SNES Classic launches, Commodore 64 Mini, Sonic movie, Super Retro-Cade console, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to help support us and also be able to watch fu...

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#CUPodcast 108 - Doom on Switch, Ataribox Info, PUBG vs Fortnite Battle Royale, Seedi Retro System, More! from 2017-09-27T15:44:19

Doom is coming to Switch, Ataribox info, PUBG vs Fortnite Battle Royale, Seedi retro system, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to help support us and also be able to ...

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#CUPodcast 107 - NES Classic Returning, Street Fighter II SNES Rerelease, LA Noire on Switch, Atari 2600 40th Anniversary, More! from 2017-09-13T20:52:30

Nintendo announces more SNES Classic and NES Classic consoles, Street Fighter II SNES rerelease, L.A. Noire on Switch, Atari VCS 40th anniversary, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign!...

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#CUPodcast 106 - SimCity NES Prototype, Miiverse Ending, SNES Classic Preorder Issues, H3H3 Lawsuit Won, More! from 2017-08-30T20:49:16

SimCity NES prototype found, Miiverse ending, more SNES Classic preorder issues, H3H3 lawsuit won, Defenders review, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to help support...

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#CUPodcast 105 - NWC 2017, PS4 Save Wizard, 7500 NES Consoles for Sale, Controller Kickstarters, More! from 2017-08-16T22:34:42

Nintendo World Championships 2017, PS4 Save Wizard, 7500 NES Consoles for sale, controller kickstarters, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to help support us and also...

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#CUPodcast 104 - Genesis Flashback, Rare Atari 2700 System, $30K Sealed Super Mario Bros., SNES Classic Preorders Cancelled, Angry Joe Backlash, More! from 2017-08-03T16:33:50

Rare Atari 2700 found, Genesis Flashback getting panned by critics, sealed Super Mario Bros. sells for $30K, SNES Classic preorders cancelled by Walmart, and much more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patre...

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#CUPodcast 103 - Ataribox, Castlevania Netflix Review, Bootleg NES Classic Edition, More! from 2017-07-19T18:49:52

Ataribox revealed, Castlevania Netflix review, bootleg NES Classic Edition, running an independent game store, and more!   Check out our sponsors:   Dollar Shave Club - $1 for razor with free shipp...

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#CUPodcast 102 - SNES Classic Edition, Sega Forever, Mah Jong NES Auction, Video Game Movies, More! from 2017-07-04T22:02:19

SNES Classic Edition announced, Sega Forever smart phone games, rare Mah Jong NES game, and more on this #CUPodcast!   Check out our sponsors:   ThinkGeek - Breath of the Wild Sheikah Slate Sketc...

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#CUPodcast 101 - E3: Super Mario Odyssey, Wolfenstein II, Xbox One X, Retron 77, More! from 2017-06-16T17:22:57

On this E3 special: Super Mario Odyssey, Wolfenstein II, Xbox One X, Retron 77, an Earthbound NES prototype discovered, and more!   Check out our sponsors:   ThinkGeek - Breath of the Wild Sheika...

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#CUPodcast 100 - Nintendo Switch Online, Friday the 13th Review, Wonder Woman, Coleco Attacks, More! from 2017-06-07T15:07:52

Nintendo Switch Online membership details, Friday the 13th game review, Wonder Woman film review, Coleco Holdings goes nuts, and more!   Check out our sponsors:   ThinkGeek - Breath of the Wild S...

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#CUPodcast 99 - Zelda Mobile Game, Genesis Mini, ARMS Nintendo Direct, Bootleg Amiibo NFC Cards, More! from 2017-05-26T03:42:11

Nintendo developing Zelda mobile game, mini Sega Genesis announced, ARMS Nintendo Direct, bootleg Amiibo NFC cards, and more!   Check out our sponsors:   Dollar Shave Club - $1 for razor with fre...

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#CUPodcast 98 - New 2DS XL, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Breath of the Wild DLC, More! from 2017-05-10T19:02:09

Nintendo announces New 2DS XL, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe thoughts, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Breath of the Wild DLC, more!   Check out our sponsors:   The Frame Savers Podcast!   Dollar Shave Clu...

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#CUPodcast 97 - SNES Classic Edition Rumors, Night Trap 25th Anniversary Re-release, DaddyOFive Controversy, More! from 2017-04-27T00:58:41

SNES Classic Edition rumors, Night Trap getting a 25th Anniversary re-release, DaddyOFive YT controversy, and more on this #CUPodcast!   Check out our sponsors:   Dollar Shave Club - $1 for raz...

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#CUPodcast 96 - Nintendo Direct, New YouTube Ad Policies, Storage Wars Game Find, h3h3 vs WSJ, more! from 2017-04-13T23:21:01

Nintendo Direct for 3DS and Switch, new YouTube ad policies, video games on Storage Wars, h3h3 vs Wall Street Journal, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to help suppo...

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#CUPodcast 95 - Nintendo Doubles Switch Production, GameStop Shutting Stores, Disney Afternoon Collection, Justice League, More! from 2017-03-29T21:25:41

Nintendo doubles Switch Production, JonTron cut from Yooka-Laylee, GameStop shutting stores, Disney Afternoon Collection, Justice League trailer, and more!     The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign...

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#CUPodcast 94 - Nintendo Switch and Zelda: BOTW Break Sales Records, Colin Moriarty Leaves Kinda Funny, Logan Review, More! from 2017-03-15T22:00:55

Nintendo Switch and Zelda: BOTW break sales records, Colin Moriarty leaves Kinda Funny, Logan review, and more on this #CUPodcast!     The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to help s...

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#CUPodcast 93 - Ian Update, Nintendo Switch Launch, YouTube TV, Lost SNES Games Found, More! from 2017-03-01T23:01:05

An update on Ian, Nintendo Switch launch, YouTube TV, lost SNES games found, and more on this #CUPodcast!     The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to help support us and also be abl...

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#CUPodcast 92 - Castlevania Netflix Show, PewDiePie in Trouble, Future of Digital Games, RetroBlox, More! from 2017-02-16T00:08:01

Castlevania Netflix show announced, PewDiePie in trouble, RetroBlox console announced, the future of digital games, and more!     The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to help suppor...

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#CUPodcast 91 - GameStop Circle of Life Program, Namco Founder Dies, Nintendo Switch Super Bowl Ad, More! from 2017-02-02T20:05:29

Namco founder Masaya Nakamura passes away, GameStop's new "Circle of Life" program, Nintendo Switch Super Bowl ad, Wii game set documented, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you...

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#CUPodcast 90 - Nintendo Switch Reveal, NES Classic Edition Hack, Starcade Game Show Returning, More! from 2017-01-18T19:03:03

The Nintendo Switch presentation, NES Classic Edition hacking, Starcade possibly returning, new Scumbag Seller of the Week, and more on this #CUPodcast!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If ...

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#CUPodcast 89 - Double Dragon IV, Carrie Fisher, Assassin's Creed Bombs, Super Mario Run Sales, More! from 2017-01-05T04:40:34

Double Dragon IV announced, thoughts on Carrie Fisher, Super Mario Run sales, Assassin's Creed film bombs, and more on this #CUPodcast!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to hel...

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#CUPodcast 88 - Super Mario Run, Rogue One, NES Classic Edition US Sales Revealed, Twitch IRL, More! from 2016-12-21T23:49:58

Reviews of Super Mario Run and Rogue One, NES Classic Edition sales discussion, Twitch IRL, and more on this #CUPodcast!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to help support us an...

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#CUPodcast 87 - The Game Awards, Nintendo Universal Theme Parks, Stadium Events ESPN Story, More! from 2016-12-08T01:21:41

The Game Awards, Nintendo Universal theme parks, Stadium Events ESPN story, Tecmo Super Bowl 25th Anniversary, and more on this #CUPodcast!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to...

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#CUPodcast 86 - NES Classic Edition Review & Ebay Scalping, Lost SNES Kirby Games Found, Watch Dogs 2 Vagina, More! from 2016-11-24T00:38:48

NES Classic Edition review and Ebay scalping, lost SNES Kirby Satellaview games found, Watch Dogs 2 vagina controversy, and more!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to help supp...

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#CUPodcast 85 - NES Classic Edition Release, Inside GameStop Retro Program, NEO GEO Flash Cart, More! from 2016-11-10T00:27:54

The NES Classic Edition release, information from inside the GameStop Retro program, NEO GEO flash cart, and more on this #CUPodcast!   The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to help ...

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#CUPodcast 84 - Nintendo Switch, GameStop Retro Games, Logan & Rogue One Trailers, More! from 2016-10-26T22:40:54

Nintendo announces the Switch system, GameStop accepting retro games nationwide, Logan and Rogue One trailers, Walking Dead premiere, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd lik...

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#CUPodcast 83 - Twitch Prime, Mario 24 Years Old, No Man's Sky False Advertising, Luke Cage Netflix, More! from 2016-10-10T23:26:22

No Man's Sky is being investigated for false advertising, Twitch Prime launches, Mario is revealed to be 24, a review of Luke Cage on Netflix, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If ...

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#CUPodcast 82 - Live YouTube Gaming Show, Shadowhawk SNES ROM Released, Digital Homicide Thrown Off Steam, YouTube Heroes, More! from 2016-09-28T17:20:28

Live with YouTube Gaming, Shadowhawk SNES ROM released, Digital Homicide thrown off Steam, YouTube Heroes, and more on this #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to hel...

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#CUPodcast 81 - Super Mario Run, Trumptendo, Warcraft Adventures, Bloodstained Delayed, More! from 2016-09-15T23:59:33

Super Mario Run iOS game announced, Trumptendo, Warcraft Adventures cancelled game leaked, Bloodstained is delayed a year, and more on this #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If y...

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#CUPodcast 80 - PS4 Slim, Star Citizen Demo, No Man's Sky Trouble, Top 50 Games, More! from 2016-08-31T17:21:11

PS4 Slim console arriving in Sept., Time's top 50 video games, Star Citizen demo at Gamescom, trouble with No Man's Sky, and more on this #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you...

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#CUPodcast 79 - No Man's Sky, Pokemon Uranium Fan Game, Nintendo AVS, Rogue One Trailer, More! from 2016-08-17T19:30:55

A No Man's Sky review, Pokemon Uranium fan game taken down, Nintendo AVS console, new Star Wars Rogue One trailer, and more on this #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd lik...

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#CUPodcast 78 - Nintendo NX Details, Xbox One S, Sonic Mania, Suicide Squad Reviews, More! from 2016-08-03T15:42:41

New details about the Nintendo NX, Xbox One S released, Sonic Mania announced, Suicide Squad reviews come in, and more on this #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to ...

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#CUPodcast 77 - Pokémon Go, NES Classic Edition, Evo on ESPN2, Sega Saturn Cracked, More! from 2016-07-20T23:09:45

Pokémon Go craze, NES Classic Edition news, Evo on ESPN2, Sega Saturn copyright protection cracked, and more on this #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to help supp...

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#CUPodcast 76 - CS:GO Gambling Site Scandal, Twitch Social Eating, Blizzard Sues Overwatch Cheat-Maker, More! from 2016-07-06T23:50:15

CS:GO gambling site scandal, Social Eating on Twitch, Blizzard sues Overwatch cheat-maker, G2A controversy, and more on this #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to he...

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Live from Too Many Games 2016 - Nintendo 64 Turns 20, Sonic Turns 25, Nintendo NX Physical Games, More! from 2016-06-28T22:40:58

Sonic turns 25, the N64 turns 20, Nintendo NX confirmed to have physical games, and more on this special LIVE #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to help support us a...

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#CUPodcast 75 - Xbox One S, Project Scorpio, Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Star Trek VR, Death Stranding, More! from 2016-06-18T20:18:52

Microsoft unveils Xbox One S and Project Scorpio, Star Trek VR, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Death Stranding, and more on this E3 special #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign...

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#CUPodcast 74 - Overwatch Porn, Dreamcast 2 Dead, Sims 4 Gender Update, Warcraft Film Reviews, More! from 2016-06-08T21:39:15

Blizzard goes after Overwatch porn, Project Dream is dead, Sims 4 removes gender barriers, No Man's Sky creator gets death threats, bad Mighty No. 9 trailer, and more on this #CUPodcast! The #CUP...

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#CUPodcast 73 - Nintendo Making Movies, Capcom Prioritizing "Completeness," New NES Game ROM, Ghostbusters Controversy from 2016-05-25T21:11:40

Nintendo getting into the movie biz, Capcom smartens up, Happily Ever After NES game discovered, WESA, Double Dribble on Family Guy, and more on this #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon camp...

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#CUPodcast 72 - Captain America: Civil War, Minecraft Wii U, Virtual Boy on Google Cardboard, More YouTube "Drama"! from 2016-05-11T01:18:53

Captain America: Civil War, Minecraft Wii U edition, Virtual Boy on Google Cardboard, YouTube drama, and more on this #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you'd like to help supp...

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#CUPodcast 71 - Nintendo NX Release Date, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Stadium Events News, YouTube Support, More! from 2016-05-04T22:28:47

Nintendo pushes back Legend of Zelda Wii U to launch with NX in 2017, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare trailer, Stadium Events NES news, and more on this Pat-solo #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast has a P...

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#CUPodcast 70 – PS4 Neo, Video Game Olympics, NES Zapper Glock, YouTube Drama, More! from 2016-04-21T07:04

PS4 Neo console specs revealed, Video Game Olympics, NES Zapper glock, NEO GEO prototype game, Rust gender drama, and more on this episode! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you’d like to h...

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#CUPodcast 69 – Miitomo Review, Mobile Contra Game, Video Game Hall of Fame, Steam Hacked by 16 Year Old, More! from 2016-04-07T02:37

Contra mobile game announced, Miitomo review, Video Game Hall of Fame year 2 inductees, Steam hacked by a 16 year old, Final Fantasy XV movie, and more on this episode! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon...

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A Podcast Conversation with Mike Matei & Pat Contri from 2016-04-02T21:19

Recently, I recorded a two hour conversation with Mike Matei, where we discussed topics such as retro game collecting, Atari vs Nintendo, arcade memories, working with the AVGN character, and much ...

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#CUPodcast 68 – Wii U Production Stopping, Miitomo, Sealed Stadium Events Case, Jim Sterling Sued, More! from 2016-03-24T01:32

Nintendo releases Miitomo app, Wii U Production coming to an end in 2016, sealed case of six Stadium Events confirmed, Batman v Superman early reviews, Jim Sterling sued, and more! The #CUPodcast h...

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#CUPodcast 67 – Coleco Chameleon Death, Nintendo NX Rumors, Kanye West TurboGrafx Love, SF V Rage-quitting, More! from 2016-03-10T02:54

The death of the Coleco Chameleon, rumors about the Nintendo NX, Kanye West tweets about the TurboGrafx-16, Street Fighter V rage-quitting, and more on this episode! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon ca...

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#CUPodcast 66 – Street Fighter V Backlash, Zelda 30th Anniversary, Death of Flea Markets, More! from 2016-02-25T21:04

Backlash to Street Fighter V, celebrating 30 years of The Legend of Zelda, flea markets dying, ZX Spectrum handheld, and more on this #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you’d lik...

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#CUPodcast 65 – Coleco Chameleon Prototype & Kickstarter Update, Batman v Superman Concerns, More! from 2016-02-18T02:20

The Coleco Chameleon prototype and Kickstarter update, Batman v Superman WB exec concerns, and a complete NES Ebay lot on this episode! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you’d like to help ...

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#CUPodcast 64 – GameTrailers Shut Down, Fine Bros. Controversy, Ant Simulator Drama, Devil’s Third 2nd Print Run, Daniel Bryan Retires, More! from 2016-02-12T02:01

GameTrailers shut down, Fine Bros. controversy, Ant Simulator drama, Devil’s Third 2nd print run, Daniel Bryan retires, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you’d like to help suppor...

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#CUPodcast 63 – Mighty No. 9 Delayed, Street Fighter V Story DLC, Atari Vault, Star Wars Episode 8 Delayed, Revelmode, More! from 2016-01-29T21:28

Mighty No. 9 is delayed again, Street Fighter V story DLC, Atari Vault collection announced, the next Star Wars film pushed back, Revelmode YouTube network announced, and more! The #CUPodcast has a...

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#CUPodcast 62 – Activision Buys MLG, Oculus Rift Price $600, Sony Tries to Trademark “Let’s Play,” Desert Bus 2, and More! from 2016-01-15T04:12

Activision buys Major League Gaming , Sony tries to trademark the term “Let’s Play,” the Oculus Rift priced at $600, Rise of the Timb Raider headed for PC, and more on this #CUPodcast! The #CUPodca...

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#CUPodcast 61 - Steam Account Issues, All-In-One Retro Game Console, Deadpool Trailer, The Force Awakens Thoughts, More! from 2016-01-01T00:35

Steam account issues on Christmas, indieGO! all-in-one retro game console, thoughts on The Force Awakens, Deadpool trailer, gifts, and more on this #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign...

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#CUPodcast 60 – Kojima Productions, Bayonetta Smash Bros. DLC, Devil’s Third Wii U Scalping, Star Wars Force Awakens Reviews, More! from 2015-12-18T05:15

Hideo Kojima founds Kojima Productions for new game, final Smash Bros. DLC, Devil’s Third scalping, Star Wars reviews, movie trailer round-up, and much more on this #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast has a...

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#CUPodcast 59 – Rooster Teeth Fallout 4 Controversy, Kotaku “Blacklisted,” DOAX3, Batman V Superman Trailer, More! from 2015-12-04T03:47

Rooster Teeth attacks Jeff Gerstmann, Kotaku “blacklisted” by Bethsesda, DOAX3 not coming to the U.S., Civil War & Batman V Superman trailers, and more on this #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast has a Patr...

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#CUPodcast 58 – Fake GameStop DuckTales 2, Warcraft Movie Trailer, SNES CD Prototype Tested, More! from 2015-11-13T05:31

More counterfeit retro games shipped from GameStop, MST3K and Dragon’s Lair kickstarters, SNES Playstation Prototype system tested, Warcraft movie trailer, and much more on this mega edition of the...

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#CUPodcast 57 – YouTube Red, Back to the Future Day, Star Wars Trailer, Ubisoft Refunds, More! from 2015-10-23T02:09

It’s Back to the Future Day on the #CUPodcast! Also: YouTube red, Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer, Ubisoft refunds, Wii U emulator, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you’d li...

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#CUPodcast LIVE from Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2015! from 2015-10-21T00:24

On this special live #CUPodcast, we discuss the 30th anniversary of the NES, Limited Run Games, and do a live Q&A! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you’d like to help support us, please cl...

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#CUPodcast 56 – SNES CD System Update, Retro VGS Follow-up, GameStop Selling Steam Boxes, More! from 2015-10-08T23:54

GameStop will sell Steam boxes, HBO Watchmen in the works, Retro VGS follow-up, Princess Leia bikini, an update on the SNES CD system, and more on this #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon camp...

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#CUPodcast 55 – Retro VGS Controversy, Konami Stops AAA Game Production, Mighty No. 9 Demo Delay, More! from 2015-09-25T01:32

Retro VGS crowdfunding controversy, videogame voice actors threaten strike, Mighty No. 9 demo delay, another GameStop retro return, and more on this #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campai...

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#CUPodcast 54 – Jimmy Kimmel Upsets Gamers, Machinima In Trouble with FTC, Mega Man Movie, More! from 2015-09-11T00:08

Machinima in trouble with the FTC, Mega Man movie, GameStop Chrono Trigger followup, Analogue NT ships late, Jimmy Kimmel pisses off gamers, and more on this #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast has a Patr...

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#CUPodcast 53 – YouTube Gaming, Nintendo Non-Disc System Patent, GameStop Sends Fake Chrono Trigger, More! from 2015-08-27T22:14

YouTube Gaming launches, Nintendo patents a non-disc system, GameStop sends a fake Chrono Trigger, Konami’s game heritage survey, Summerslam thoughts, and more on this #CUPodcast! Click here to ord...

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#CUPodcast 52 – Facebook Gamewheel Controversy, Fantastic Four Bombs, Oculus VR on Time, Awful Konami Work Culture, More! from 2015-08-14T02:30

The TSCRANVGAT Gamewheel controversy, Fantastic Four bombs at the box office, horrible Konami work culture details, Fullscreen copyright strike against H3H3Productions, and more! Click here to orde...

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#CUPodcast 51 – Pixels Release, Street Fighter V DLC Unlockable, Dragon Quest XI, Hulk Hogan Fired, More! from 2015-07-31T01:19

The release of the movie Pixels, Hulk Hogan fired, Dragon Quest XI on both 3DS and PS4, China lifting video game ban, Street Fighter V DLC, and more on the #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon ...

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#CUPodcast 50 – Satoru Iwata Passes Away, Nintendo Playstation Prototype, Comic Con Movie Trailers, Past Podcast Memories, More! from 2015-07-17T02:04

The passing of Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata, Nintendo Playstation Prototype system found, Star Wars Behind the Scenes trailer, Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad Comic Con trailers, and more on the 5...

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#CUPodcast 49 – Batman Arkham Knight PC Version Pulled, Shovel Knight Physical Release, Super Mario World Blindfolded Speedrun, More! from 2015-07-02T23:19

Batman: Arkham Knight PC version pulled due to bugs, Shovel Knight physical release, Super Mario World Blindfolded speed run, Sony’s First Flight internal crowd-sourcing, and more on this #CUPodcas...

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#CUPodcast LIVE: GameStop Reveals Online Retro Game Prices and Q&A! from 2015-06-30T03:57

GameStop starts to sell retro games online and a Q&A on this LIVE edition of the #CUPodcast at Too Many Games! This podcast sponsored by Loot Crate! Click here to sign up for the monthly geek/gamin...

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#CUPodcast 48 – E3 2015 Roundup: Shenmue 3, Final Fantasy VII Remake, NWC Recap, Last Guardian from 2015-06-19T00:33

Recap of E3 2015 including Nintendo news, NWC, Shenmue 3, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Last Guardian, Rare Replay pack, and more! This podcast sponsored by Loot Crate! Click here to sign up for the mo...

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#CUPodcast 47 – Splatoon, PS Vita Done, Mega Man TV Series, Kung Fury, H1Z1 Cheaters Banned from 2015-06-05T00:20

A review of Splatoon, PS Vita declared a legacy system, new Mega Man TV series announced, Kung Fury, H1Z1 cheaters banned, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you’d like to help sup...

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#CUPodcast 46 – Nintendo World Championships 2015, Bloodstained Kickstarter, Pac-Man Turns 35, Jem Trailer, More! from 2015-05-22T01:49

Nintendo announces 2015 World Championships, Koji Igarashi’s Bloodstained game, Pac-Man turns 35, Jem movie trailer, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you’d like to help support u...

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Pat Contri Interviews Brent Black (brentalfloss) from 2015-05-13T21:31

Pat sits down with Brent Black for an hour and talks about his early career, the evolution of YouTube, differences between real life personalities and YouTube personas, collaborations, and more! Cl...

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#CUPodcast 45 – Silent Hills Cancelled, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Yooka Laylee, eSports on ESPN2, More! from 2015-05-08T02:09

Silent Hills cancelled by Konami, Age of Ultron review, Yooka Laylee Kickstarter, ESPN2 airs live eSports, Amiibo update from Nintendo, and much more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you’...

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#CUPodcast 44 – GameStop Retro Games, Star Wars Teaser, NES Games on Storage Wars, Batman v Superman Teaser, More! from 2015-04-24T01:46

GameStop getting back into retro games, Star Wars Force Awakens 2nd teaser, Batman v Superman teaser, NES games on Storage Wars, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you’d like to he...

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#CUPodcast 43 – Nintendo Direct News, YouTube Subscription, Hyperkin Smartboy, Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie, More! from 2015-04-10T03:49

Nintendo Direct news with Smash Bros. update, Hyperkin Smartboy, Five Nights at Freddy’s movie, YouTube ad-free subscription, Wrestlemania recap, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If...

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#CUPodcast 42 – Nintendo Goes Mobile, Pixels Trailer, Kojima Leaving Konami, New Star Wars Films, More! from 2015-03-27T08:07

Nintendo gets into mobile games, Pixels trailer, Kojima leaving Konami after MGS 5, two new Star Wars films on the way, Wrestling Isn’t Wrestling, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! I...

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#CUPodcast 41 – EA Closes Maxis Studio, Amiibo Rerelease, Gamestop PS2 Trade-Ins, Project Morpheus, More! from 2015-03-13T03:06

EA closes Maxis Emeryville, Amiibo rerelease planned, Gamestop PS2 trade-ins, Project Morpheus in early 2016 and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you’d like to help support us, pleas...

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#CUPodcast 40 – Amiibo Update & Port Strike, Order 1886, Alien 5, DuckTales Reboot, ToeJam & Earl Kickstarter from 2015-02-27T03:11

Update on Nintendo Amiibo & port strike, Order 1886 “controversy,” new Alien film, DuckTales reboot, ToeJam & Earl Kickstarter, Telltale Super Show, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign!...

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#CUPodcast 39 – Legend of Zelda Netflix series, Sega downsizing, Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Peter Molyneux controversy, and more! from 2015-02-13T02:27

Spider-Man enters the Marvel Cinematic universe, Zelda Netflix series in development, Sega closing its San Francisco office, Peter Molyneux Curiousity prize controversy, Smash Bros. DLC, blind-fold...

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#CUPodcast 38 – Club Nintendo ending, female Ghostbusters cast, Joystiq shutting down, Fantastic Four teaser, Royal Rumble, and more! from 2015-01-30T05:02

Club Nintendo ending, Joystiq shutting down, female Ghostbusters cast, Nintendo Creator’s Program, Fantastic Four teaser, the Royal Rumble, and more! Click here to reserve the first official #CUPod...

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#CUPodcast 37 – New 3DS XL, Ant-Man Trailer, Sealed Stadium Events, Rosalina Amiibo Hoarder, Microsoft Let’s Play Rules, More! from 2015-01-16T03:33

New 3DS XL release date, sealed Stadium Events on Ebay, Ant-Man/Avengers 2 trailers, Rosalina Amiibo hoarder, Microsoft’s Let’s Play guidelines, Wii games on the E-Shop, Nintendo pulling out of Bra...

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#CUPodcast 36 – Playstation Network Goes Down, The Interview, Smash Bros. Creator Speaks Out, NWC Gold Sells for 26.6K, Daniel Bryan Returns, More! from 2015-01-06T03:48

On this #CUPodcast: PSN goes down over Christmas,The Interview pulled from most theaters, Smash Bros. creator speaks out, NWC Gold Sells for 26.6K, Daniel Bryan returns to WWE, and more! The #CUPod...

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#CUPodcast 35 – Ralph Baer, GTA V Pulled from Stores, Street Fighter V PS4 Exclusive, Zelda Wii U Footage, More! from 2014-12-12T02:37

The passing of Ralph Baer, GTA V pulled from shelves in Australia, SF V a PS4 exclusive, Zelda Wii U footage, PS4 20th anniversary console, Star Wars Force Awakens trailer, Amiibo figures discontin...

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#CUPodcast 34 – PS4 Price-Matching Scam, COD YouTube Exploit Videos, Jurassic World Trailer, Survivor Series, More! from 2014-11-28T00:24

Activision takes down COD exploit videos, Walmart PS4 price-matching scam, Jurassic World teaser trailer, Wii U Gamecube controller adapter scalping, Survivor Series recap, and more on this #CUPodc...

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#CUPodcast 33 – Assassin’s Creed Unity Bugs, Atari Landfill Carts on Ebay, No COD Share Play, Too Many Cooks from 2014-11-16T05:58

Assassin’s Creed Unity bugs and review embargo, Activision blocks Share Play for COD, Too Many Cooks, Atari landfill carts on Ebay, and more on this #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaig...

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#CUPodcast 32 – Marvel Event Films, Call of Duty Sales Decline, WWE Hell in a Cell, Halloween Candy! from 2014-10-30T22:29

On this #CUPodcast: Marvel Studios announces their Phase 3 films, Call of Duty sales declining, WWE Hell in a Cell recap, Halloween costume & candy stories, and more! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon c...

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#CUPodcast 31 – Avengers 2 Teaser, Ghostbusters 3 Reboot, DC Movie Lineup, Captain America 3 from 2014-10-24T01:09

Pat goes solo on this #CUPodcast talking the latest in superhero movie news like Avengers 2 and the Ghostbusters 3 all-female reboot! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you’d like to help su...

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#CUPodcast 30 – Tetris Movie, Hyrule Warriors Limited Edition, Retron 5 Price Increase, Big Lebowski Pinball, More! from 2014-10-09T01:52

Tetris movie announced, Retron 5 price increase, Big Lebowski pinball prototype revealed, Hyrule Warriors Limited Edition, and more on this #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast has a Patreon campaign! If you...

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#CUPodcast 29 – Smash Bros. 3DS Demo, Dr. Strange & Deadpool Movies, Retron 5 Code Controversy, E.T. Landfill Carts, More! from 2014-09-26T02:35

Smash Bros. 3DS Demo, Dr. Strange & Deadpool movies announced, Retron 5 code controversy, E.T. landfill carts, and more on this #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast now has a Patreon campaign! If you’d like ...

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#CUPodcast 28 – Microsoft Buying Minecraft, Destiny Released, NHL 15 Missing Features, New 3DS, Amiibos, More! from 2014-09-12T01:15

On this #CUPodcast: Microsoft in talks to purchase Mojang, Destiny’s release, NHL 15 featuring missing, 203 copies of Night Trap traded into store, New 3DS system, Amiibos, and much more! The #CUPo...

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#CUPodcast 1 Year Celebration: Goodwill Gaming Store, Zoe Quinn, Amazon Buys Twitch, Smash Bros. Roster Leak, More! from 2014-08-29T00:41

The #CUPodcast celebrates one year! The Zoe Quinn controversy, Goodwill opens a gaming store, Amazon buys Twitch, Smash Bros. roster leak, paid Mario Kart DLC, memories from the past year, and much...

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#CUPodcast 26 – Robin Williams, Sierra, Mario Kart 8 DLC, Silent Hills, Night Trap Kickstarter, More! from 2014-08-15T01:01

Mario Kart 8 DLC, Robin Williams, Night Trap Kickstarter, Sierra returning, TMNT, Silent Hills, Women of Gaming calendar, and more on this #CUPodcast! The #CUPodcast now has a Patreon campaign! If ...

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#CUPodcast 25 – Microsoft Layoffs, Wonder Woman Outfit, Deadpool Test Footage, EA Xbox One Access from 2014-08-01T03:51

Pat & Ian discuss the Microsoft layoffs, Wonder Woman’s movie outfit, Deadpool test movie footage, EA’s Xbox One Access subscription, Pat’s hair, and more! Listen to the Completely Unnecessary Podc...

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#CUPodcast 24 – Female Thor, Occulus Cracking Down on Scalpers, Pay 4 Play on YouTube, Sting in WWE, Game Resellers from 2014-07-17T01:04

On this #CUPodcast, Pat & Ian discuss the female Thor, Occulus cracking down on scalpers, Pay 4 Play on YouTube, Sting in WWE, game collecting, good vs bad resellers, and much more! Listen to the C...

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#CUPodcast 23 – IeSF Controversy, Shovel Knight Review, Sega CD Snatcher Scam, Denny’s Atari Promotion, More! from 2014-07-03T21:13

On this #CUPodcast, Pat & Ian discuss Shovel Knight, the IeSF controversy, Sega CD Snatcher scam, the Atari Denny’s promotion, Crytek troubles and much more! Listen to the Completely Unnecessary Po...

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#CUPodcast 22 – E3 Discussion, Minecraft Server Changes, Ubisoft Backlash, Capcom Hostile Takeover, and more! from 2014-06-20T02:59

On this #CUPodcast – Pat & Ian discuss the big presentations at E3, changes to Minecraft servers, Ubisoft backlash, Capcom hostile takeover, and much more! Listen to the Completely Unnecessary Podc...

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#CUPodcast 21 – Retron 5, X-Men Days of Future Past, Watch Dogs DRM, Mario Kart 8, and more! from 2014-06-05T23:02

On this #CUPodcast – Pat & Ian discuss X-Men: Days of Future Past, Retron 5, Mario Kart 8, Watch Dogs DRM and more! Listen to the Completely Unnecessary Podcast on iTunes! Listen on Stitcher! Want ...

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#CUPodcast 20 – YouTube Acquires Twitch, Xbox One with No Kinect, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and More! from 2014-05-23T01:51

On this #CUPodcast – YouTube acquires Twitch, Microsoft offering Xbox One without Kinect, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Godzilla review, and more! Listen to the Completely Unnecessary Podcast...

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#CUPodcast 19 – Atari Landfill, Analog Nt, COD Advanced Warfare, Gotham & Halo TV Shows, More! from 2014-05-09T00:12

On this #CUPodcast, Pat & Ian discuss the Atari landfill dig, the COD Advanced Warfare teaser, Analog Nt, Gotham and Halo coming to TV, WWE Extreme Rules, Star Wars cast announced, and more! Listen...

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#CUPodcast 18 – Game Boy 25th Anniversary, Captain America: Winter Soldier, Bad Customers and More! from 2014-04-25T00:15

On this #CUPodcast, Pat & Ian discuss the Game Boy’s 25th anniversary, bad customers, Captain America: Winter Soldier and more! Listen to the Completely Unnecessary Podcast on iTunes! Listen on Sti...

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#CUPodcast 17 – Wrestlemania 30, Ultimate Warrior Passes Away, Smash Bros. Wii U Thoughts, Fake Earthbounds from 2014-04-11T00:32

On this special #CUPodcast, Pat & Ian recap Wrestlemania XXX, discuss the passing of the Ultimate Warrior, Smash Bros. Wii U modes, and more! Here is the RSS feed for the podcast: http://thepunkeff...

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#CUPodcast 16 – Disney buys Maker Studios, Game Jam fiasco, Facebook buys Oculus, more! from 2014-04-03T23:32

On this #CUPodcast, Pat & Ian discuss Disney acquiring Maker Studios, the GAME_JAM show fiasco, Facebook acquiring Oculus, the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film trailer, your Q&A, and more! Her...

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#CUPodcast 15 – Walmart Selling Used Games, Koji Igarashi Leaving Konami, Collecting Burnout, More! from 2014-03-21T01:57

On this #CUPodcast, Pat & Ian discuss Walmart getting into the used game market, Koji Igarashi leaving Konami, collecting burnout, Calculords, latest WWE developments, and much more! Here is the RS...

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#CUPodcast 14 – Harold Ramis, Console Wars, Fake Little Samson, WWE Network, CM Punk, More! from 2014-03-07T01:34

On this #CUPodcast, Pat & Ian discuss Harold Ramis, the upcoming Console Wars film, a fake Little Samson, WWE Network, CM Punk, and much more! Here is the RSS feed for the podcast: http://thepunkef...

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#CUPodcast 13 – Irrational Games Closing, TotalBiscuit Youtube Woes, NES Repro Games, More! from 2014-02-21T04:17

On this #CUPodcast, Pat & Ian discuss Irrational Games shutting down, TotalBiscuit’s YT woes, NES repro games, the Guardians of the Galaxy Trailer, and much more! Here is the RSS feed for the podca...

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#CUPodcast 12 – Thoughts about Justin, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Super Bowl, WWE/CM Punk Quitting, More! from 2014-02-07T04:40

On this #CUPodcast, Pat & Ian discuss the passing of Justin Carmical, the death of Phillip Seymour Hoffman, the Super Bowl, Dredd Underbelly, the state of WWE, CM Punk quitting, and more! Here is t...

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#CUPodcast 11 – Nintendo’s Woes, the Machinima/Xbox One Controversy, More! from 2014-01-24T03:13

On this #CUPodcast, Pat & Ian discuss Nintendo’s woes, the Machinima/Xbox One Controversy, and more! Here is the RSS feed for the podcast: http://thepunkeffect.com/?feed=podcast Listen to the Compl...

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#CUPodcast 10 – MAGFest 12, Playstation Now, WWE Network, More! from 2014-01-10T02:35

On this #CUPodcast, Pat & Ian discuss MAGFest 12, Playstation Now, WWE Network, a possible retro game market crash and more! Here is the RSS feed for the podcast: http://thepunkeffect.com/?feed=pod...

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#CUPodcast 09 – NES Remix, Hyrule Warriors, Christmas Memories, More! from 2013-12-20T04:23

On this #CUPodcast, Pat & Ian discuss NES Remix, Hyrule Warriors, Al Lowe leaving Replay Games, the future of the Wii U, Xmas memories, and more! Here is the RSS feed for the podcast: http://thepun...

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#CUPodcast 08 – Paul Walker, PS4 Playroom Shut Down, Wonder Woman Cast from 2013-12-06T00:43

Pat & Ian discuss the death of Paul Walker, Twitch shutting down PS4 Playroom, the casting of Wonder Woman and more! Here is the RSS feed for the podcast: http://thepunkeffect.com/?feed=podcast Lis...

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#CUPodcast 07 – Xbox One Release Thoughts, Beat-em-ups, EA and Star Wars from 2013-11-22T04:32

This time out, Pat & Ian discuss the Xbox One release, the classic beat-em-up games, EA doing Star Wars games, and more! Listen to the Completely Unnecessary Podcast on iTunes! Listen on Stitcher! ...

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#CUPodcast 06 – Call of Duty Ghosts, COD Commercials, Swap Note, Dude Pinball from 2013-11-08T03:29

On this episode, Pat & Ian discuss Call of Duty Ghosts, COD Commercials, Swap Note, Dude Pinball, and Q&A! Here is the RSS feed for the podcast: http://thepunkeffect.com/?feed=podcast Listen to the...

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#CUPodcast 05 – Calvin & Hobbes, Legacy of the Wii, NES Marathon Thoughts from 2013-10-25T04:16

Pat & Ian discuss the legacy of the Wii, Calvin & Hobbes, and give their thoughts on the 4th NES Marathon! Here is the RSS feed for the podcast: http://thepunkeffect.com/?feed=podcast Listen to the...

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#CUPodcast 04 – Kinect Spying, Square Enix Collective, Angry Birds Movie from 2013-10-11T00:07

Pat & Ian discuss Kinect Spying, Square Enix Collective, the Angry Birds movie, and more! Here is the RSS feed for the podcast: http://thepunkeffect.com/?feed=podcast Listen to the Completely Unnec...

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#CUPodcast 03 – NES Marathon History, Retro Game Collecting Follow-Up, State of Modern Gaming from 2013-09-27T00:37

In this podcast: NES Marathon History, Retro Game Collecting Follow-Up, & the State of Modern Gaming! Here is the RSS feed for the podcast: http://thepunkeffect.com/?feed=podcast Listen to the Comp...

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#CUPodcast 02 – Vita TV, Retro Game Collecting, Steam Family Sharing from 2013-09-13T00:57

On this episode, Pat and Ian discuss the newly announced Vita TV, Steam Family Sharing, the state of retro video game collecting today, and answer some questions from the audience! Follow Pat on tw...

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#CUPodcast 01 – 2DS, Ben Affleck as Batman, Wii U Price Cut from 2013-08-30T07:35

In this first episode, Ian and Pat discuss the 2DS, the Wii U price cut, and Ben Affleck as the new Batman! Follow Pat on twitter. Follow Ian on twitter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anc...

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